
The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Practice
Quiz by Jeff Hardy
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- Q1Electromagnetic waves of frequencies lower than the red of visible light.InfraredUltravioletOrange lightRadio Waves120s
- Q2Type of electromagnetic wave with slightly shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than visible light. It can cause sunburn and skin cancer.Ultraviolet LightGamma Rayviolet lightInfrared120s
- Q3The part of the EM spectrum that we can seeMicrowaveVisible LightUltravioletInfrared120s
- Q4What type of Electromagnetic radiation has a very short wavelength and can penetrate substances such as skin and muscle? It is used by doctors to diagnose bones fracturesUltravioletInfraredMicrowavex-rays120s
- Q5Which one of the following waves has the most energy ?Gamma RaysVisible LightUltravioletRadio Waves120s
- Q6Color of visible light with the longest wavelength and lowest frequency.Blue LightViolet lightRed LightGreen light120s
- Q7Color of visible light with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency.Violet lightGreen LightBlue LightRed Light120s
- Q8Which one of the following has lower energy?MicrowaveRadio waveGamma rayX-ray120s