Science | EM Waves

Question 1

(blank) is a type of wave that transfers energy.

Answer 1

Electromagnetic Radiation

Question 2

All waves can be described by their (3 blank).

Answer 2

Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength

Question 3

The height of a wave from its resting point.

Answer 3

Amplitude

Question 4

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Answer 4

Radio Waves
Microwaves
Infrared Waves
Visible Light
Ultraviolet Light
X-Rays
Gamma Rays

Question 5

The distance from one peak of a wave to its next peak.

Answer 5

Wavelength

Question 6

The rate at which how many waves pass a point in a second.

Answer 6

Frequency

Question 7

Frequency to Wavelength Relationship.

Answer 7

Shorter Wavelength = Higher Frequency
Longer Wavelegth = Lower Frequency

Question 8

The frequency of waves is also related to the (blank).

Answer 8

Amount of energy they transfer

Question 9

Electromagnetic waves are created when (blank).

Answer 9

Charged particles move

Question 10

Waves occur along a spectrum of (blank).

Answer 10

Different wavelengths

Question 11

Electromagnetic waves are (blank) in nature.

Answer 11

Transverse

Question 12

They are not deflected by electric and magnetic fields.

Answer 12

Electromagnetic Waves

Question 13

These waves have long wavelengths that can be the length of a ruler or longer.

Answer 13

Radio waves

Question 14

It is used to send radio signals, WiFi signals, phone calls, and text messages.

Answer 14

Radio waves

Question 15

The Sun is the main source of (blank).

Answer 15

Ultraviolet radiation

Question 16

It is used to study the way different electromagnetic waves interact with matter.

Answer 16

Spectroscopy

Question 17

(blank) can be detected by our eyes. Light bulbs, stars, etc.

Answer 17

Visible light

Question 18

It causes skin tanning and burns. Hot materials that are in space also emit this.

Answer 18

Ultraviolet radiation

Question 19

It has a wide application in the medical field. (blank) imaging is used to see inside our bodies. Interestingly, the universe is the biggest (blank) generator of all.

Answer 19

Gamma ray