12.2 quiz

1. An electromagnetic wave is caused by a disturbance in

A) the atmosphere
B) a material medium
C) heat
D) a field

2. Which of the following produce(s) the most EM waves on Earth?

A) the high energy of the Sun
B) artificial lights
C) a vacuum
D) the energy of distant stars

3. Radiation is the

A) motion of a medium caused by EM waves
B) speed of EM waves in a vacuum
C) conversion of EM waves into kinetic energy
D) energy that moves as EM waves

4. In a vacuum, the speed of EM waves

A) always remains constant
B) decreases as the waves spread out
C) depends on the source of the waves
D) increases as the amount of energy increases

5. When microwaves encounter water, they

A) are refracted
B) convert electromagnetic energy into heat
C) pass through the water without interacting with it
D) are reflected in many directions

6. EM waves from this part of the spectrum are used in radar and cell phones.

A) radio waves
B) ultraviolet light
C) x-rays
D) microwaves

7. These EM waves have the highest energy.

A) radio waves
B) ultraviolet light
C) gamma rays
D) x-rays

8. EM waves with frequencies of 1012 Hz or less are considered this type of wave.

A) microwaves
B) ultraviolet light
C) x-rays
D) radio waves

9. This type of EM wave is frequently associated with heat.

A) microwaves
B) radio waves
C) ultraviolet light
D) infrared light

10. The smallest part of the EM spectrum is made up of this type of wave.

A) ultraviolet light
B) microwaves
C) radio waves
D) visible light

11. Waves from the Sun in this part of the EM spectrum can burn your skin.

A) ultraviolet light
B) microwaves
C) x-rays
D) radio waves

12. These EM waves pass through soft tissue but are absorbed by bone.

A) microwaves
B) ultraviolet light
C) x-rays
D) radio waves

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