2025 C3 Electromagnetic Spectrum Test (No Lenses)
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- Q1
1.When an ambulance with its siren on is moving TOWARDS you, the wavelength of the sound gets _________ and the pitch of the sound gets ___________ .
longer, higher
longer, lower
shorter, lower
shorter, higher
30sS8P4f - Q2
2.What is the relationship between a wavelength and frequency (energy)?
Longer wavelength low frequency. Shorter wavelength high frequency
Longer wavelength high frequency. Shorter wavelength high frequency
Longer wavelength low frequency. Shorter wavelength low frequency
Longer wavelength high frequency. Shorter wavelength low frequency
30sS8P4f - Q3
3.True or False correct the statement if false. Electromagnetic waves need a medium to be able to travel.
True
False they only travel through solids
False they do not need a medium to travel
False they only travel through liquids
30sS8P4e - Q4
4.All electromagnetic waves _________________.
travel at 300,000,000 m/s
have the same wavelength
have the same energy
have the same frequency
30sS8P4e - Q5
5.Gamma rays are dangerous because they
can break down molecules and cells
Travel at the speed of sound
Can be seen with the human eye
cause food to spoil
30sS8P4b - Q6
6. Choose the wave that would have the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency
Microwaves
Gamma
Ultraviolet
Visible Light
30sS8P4b - Q7
7.Describe what you are actually seeing when you see a color, such as a yellow taxi.
Yellow is refracted and all other colors are absorbed.
Yellow is diffracted and all other colors are reflected.
Yellow is reflected and all other colors are absorbed.
Yellow is absorbed and all other colors are reflected.
30sS8P4d - Q8
8.Which of the following has the highest energy?
Visible Light
30sS8P4b - Q9
9.Which color has the longest wavelength?
Orange
Blue
Red
Violet
30sS8P4b - Q10
10.Choose the wave that would have the shortest wavelength and the highest energy.
Gamma
Green
X-ray
Ultraviolet
30sS8P4b - Q11
11.________________ waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor’s offices.
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12. _____________________ waves have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV.
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13. ___________________ waves are often used in heat lamps and remote controls.
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14. ______________ waves are utilized by insects to locate nectar and used by RADAR to locate airplanes.
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15.____________________waves are transverse waves that disturb electromagnetic fields.
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