10 cm is the wavelength corresponding to the spectrum of

a. Infrared rays
b. Ultraviolet rays
c. Microwaves
d. X-rays

The parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in the answers should be in order of increasing
frequency.

Which answer is correct?

Radio waves, Microwaves, Ultraviolet, Infrared, X-rays
Radio waves, TV waves, Microwaves, X-rays, Infrared, Ultraviolet
Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-rays

How does microwave radiation differ from ultraviolet radiation?

It cannot be seen by the naked eye

It has a greater frequency

It has a larger wavelength

50 Which of the following best describes the term wavelength?

A The number of waves passing a point each
second B The distance from a crest to a trough
C The distance between two successive crests on a
wave D The distance between a crest and a trough

51 Which statement about electromagnetic waves is correct?

A Electromagnetic waves all have the same energy values
B All electromagnetic waves are transverse and travel at the speed of light in a
vacuum C Radio waves have the highest frequencies of all electromagnetic waves
D Gamma rays are the least harmful electromagnetic waves

52 Which electromagnetic waves have frequencies and wavelengths

between those of microwaves and visible light?
A Infrared
waves B X
 rays
C Radio waves
D Ultraviolet waves

53 Which of the rows below correctly shows the electromagnetic waves with
the longest wavelength and highest frequency?
Longest wavelength Highest frequency
A Gamma rays Radio waves
B Infrared waves Ultraviolet rays
C Microwaves X rays
D Radio waves Gamma rays
118 Which type of electromagnetic radiation is found between visible light and X rays?
A Infrared rays
B Ultraviolet rays C Microwaves
D Gamma rays

121 Which pair of electromagnetic waves is most commonly used for communications?
A Radio waves and microwaves B X rays and gamma rays
C Microwaves and X rays D Infrared and ultraviolet

In an electromagnetic wave, an electric field exists perpendicular to a magnetic field, and both fields are
perpendicular to the direction of travel of the wave. These characteristics indicate that an
electromagnetic wave is which of the following wave types? A. gravitational B. longitudinal C.
mechanical D. transverse

Which of the following graphs best represents the relationship of the frequency of an
electromagnetic wave to its wavelength?

Which of the following can carry light waves but

not sound waves?
A. air
B. steel
C. water
D. vacuum

X-ray waves and infrared waves are both electromagnetic waves. Which of the following describes
another property x-ray waves and infrared waves share?
A. Both waves are longitudinal.
B. Both waves have the same frequency.
C. Both waves have the same wavelength.
D. Both waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum.

X-rays have a
A. None of the above.
B. Shorter wavelength and a lower energy than gamma-rays.
C. Longer wavelength and a higher energy than visual light.
D. Longer wavelength and a lower energy than radio waves.
E. Shorter wavelength and a higher energy than infrared radiation.