Electromagnetic spectrum (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What speed do all electromagnetic waves travel at in space?
What speed do all electromagnetic waves travel at in space?
m/s
Which type of EM wave has the longest wavelength?
Which type of EM wave has the longest wavelength?
Radio waves
Which type of EM wave has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency?
Which type of EM wave has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency?
Gamma rays
What type of wave are all electromagnetic waves?
What type of wave are all electromagnetic waves?
Transverse waves
What happens to wavelength as frequency increases in the EM spectrum?
What happens to wavelength as frequency increases in the EM spectrum?
Wavelength decreases
Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?
Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?
Red light
What is the frequency of light with wavelength m?
What is the frequency of light with wavelength m?
Hz
How do microwaves heat food in a microwave oven?
How do microwaves heat food in a microwave oven?
Make water molecules vibrate
Which EM wave is used in remote controls and thermal imaging?
Which EM wave is used in remote controls and thermal imaging?
Infrared radiation
What are X-rays used for?
What are X-rays used for?
Medical imaging & airport security
Unlike sound waves, EM waves can travel through what?
Unlike sound waves, EM waves can travel through what?
Empty space (vacuum)
What is the wavelength range of visible light?
What is the wavelength range of visible light?
to m