Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which property of waves increases with increasing frequency?

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Energy

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Velocity

Question 2

How does an object's absorption of light determine its color?

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An object absorbs the color it does not reflect

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An object absorbs the color it reflects

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An object reflects all colors equally

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An object absorbs all colors equally

Question 3

Which material conducts electromagnetic waves most effectively?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 4

What is the primary function of a prism in a spectroscope?

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To diffract light into its component wavelengths

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To magnify light

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To focus light

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To block out certain wavelengths

Question 5

What is the relationship between the speed of a wave, its wavelength, and its frequency?

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Speed is inversely proportional to wavelength and directly proportional to frequency

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Speed is directly proportional to both wavelength and frequency

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Speed is inversely proportional to both wavelength and frequency

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Speed is directly proportional to wavelength and inversely proportional to frequency

Question 6

What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

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299,792,458 meters per second

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186,000 miles per second

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1,000,000 kilometers per hour

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670,616,629 miles per hour

Question 7

What is the process by which waves change direction when they enter a material with a different density or composition?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of a practical application of electromagnetic waves?

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Soundproofing walls

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Mobile phone communication

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Microwave cooking

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Ultrasound imaging

Question 9

How does the human eye detect light?

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Light stimulates photoreceptors in the retina, which send signals to the brain

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Light creates a chemical reaction in the retina, which produces electrical signals

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Light causes changes in the shape of the lens, which allows light to reach the retina

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Light interacts with the pupil, which dilates to let more light in

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of waves?

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Length

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Speed

Question 11

Sound waves are classified as:

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Mechanical waves

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Electromagnetic waves

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Gravitational waves

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Particle waves

Question 12

In the electromagnetic spectrum, which color of light has the longest wavelength?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 13

What is the SI unit for wavelength?

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Meter

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Hertz

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Joule

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Kelvin

Question 14

Which device converts electrical signals into sound waves?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Antenna

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Laser

Question 15

What is the process by which light waves change direction when passing from one medium to another?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Polarization

Question 16

What kind of wave needs a medium to travel through?

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Sound waves

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Electromagnetic waves

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Light waves

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Microwaves

Question 17

Which type of wave has the highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Gamma rays

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared radiation

Question 18

Which device converts electrical energy into electromagnetic waves?

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Antenna

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Diode

Question 19

Which of the following is an application of sound waves?

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Ultrasound imaging

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Microwaving food

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Satellite communication

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Laser cutting

Question 20

What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

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Meter

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Hertz

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Volt

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Ampere

Question 21

Which of the following is not a characteristic of electromagnetic radiation?

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Has mass

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Travels at the speed of light

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Can penetrate some materials

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Can be polarized

Question 22

What is the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave?

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Transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel

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Longitudinal waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while transverse waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel

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Transverse waves have a crest and trough, while longitudinal waves do not

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Longitudinal waves have a crest and trough, while transverse waves do not

Question 23

What characteristic is common to all electromagnetic waves?

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They can travel through empty space (vacuum).

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They possess mass.

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They exhibit longitudinal properties.

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They are always visible to the human eye.

Question 24

What kind of wave exhibits oscillations perpendicular to its direction of propagation?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Seismic wave

Question 25

Of the visible light colors, which has the highest frequency?

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Violet

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 26

What is the velocity of light in a vacuum?

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299,792 kilometers per second

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340 meters per second

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1,023 feet per second

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768 miles per hour

Question 27

Which material allows most types of electromagnetic radiation to pass through it?

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Glass

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Wood

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Metal

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Concrete

Question 28

Which application utilizes the reflection of radio waves?

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Cell phones

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MRI machines

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X-ray machines

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Microwaves

Question 29

What is the main difference between X-rays and microwaves?

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Polarization

Question 30

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with exposure to ionizing radiation?

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Cancer

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Sunburn

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Hearing loss

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Allergic reactions

Question 31

What is the underlying principle behind the operation of a laser?

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Stimulated emission

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Reflective amplification

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Magnetic resonance

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Piezoelectric effect

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of waves?

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Density

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Velocity

Question 33

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

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Light wave

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Sound wave

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Water wave

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Seismic wave

Question 34

What unit is used to measure the frequency of a wave?

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Hertz

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Meters

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Seconds

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Newtons

Question 35

Which wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest frequency?

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X-rays

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Visible light

Question 36

Which material allows light waves to pass through it without being absorbed?

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Glass

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Wood

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Brick

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Metal

Question 37

Which characteristic of a sound wave can be measured in meters?

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Wavelength

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Pitch

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Loudness

Question 38

Which properties of sound waves allow us to hear different pitches and volumes?

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Frequency and amplitude

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Wavelength and amplitude

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Frequency and wavelength

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Amplitude only

Question 39

Which of the following is a wave that causes particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Shock wave

Question 40

How do the frequency and wavelength of a wave relate to each other?

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Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength

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Frequency and wavelength are not related

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Frequency is directly proportional to wavelength

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Frequency is proportional to the square of the wavelength

Question 41

Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelengths?

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Radio waves

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Gamma rays

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Ultraviolet waves

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X-rays

Question 42

Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?

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Violet

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Green

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Blue

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Red

Question 43

What is the phenomenon known as the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

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Refraction

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Absorption

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Reflection

Question 44

What is the fundamental difference between sound and light waves?

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Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to propagate, while light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum

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Sound waves travel faster than light waves

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Sound waves have a higher frequency than light waves

Question 45

Which factor primarily influences the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

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Properties of the medium

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Wavelength of the wave

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Frequency of the wave

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Amplitude of the wave

Question 46

What is the underlying principle that enables the transmission of light signals over long distances through fiber optic cables?

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Total internal reflection

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Refraction

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Dispersion

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Diffraction

Question 47

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental property of waves?

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Mass

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

Question 48

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations in **both** electric and magnetic fields?

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Electromagnetic wave

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Water wave

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Mechanical wave

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Sound wave

Question 49

Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the **highest** frequency?

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Gamma rays

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Microwaves

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Ultraviolet light

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X-rays

Question 50

What is the wavelength of a wave with a frequency of 10 Hz and a velocity of 20 m/s?

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2 meters

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20 meters

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10 meters

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5 meters

Question 51

Which of the following is **not** an application of sound waves?

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Computerized tomography

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Communication

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Navigation

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Ultrasound imaging

Question 52

What is the **primary** use of microwaves?

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Heating food

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Medical imaging

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Communication

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Navigation

Question 53

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

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Electromagnetic wave

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Sound wave

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Water wave

Question 54

Which of the following is **not** a source of electromagnetic waves?

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Gravity

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Electric current

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Vibrating atoms

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Magnetic fields

Question 55

What is the standard unit of measurement for the frequency of electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

Hertz (Hz)

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Joules (J)

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Newtons (N)

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Meters (m)