1.

As the speed decreases, if we change the medium of electromagnetic waves from air to water, the frequency
A. Also decreases C. Remains the same
B. Also increases D. May increase or decrease
2. Which of the following is NOT true for electromagnetic waves?
A. They can be reflected C. They consist of changing electric and magnetic waves
B. They transport energy D. They travel at different speeds in vacuum, depending on their frequency
3. Electromagnetic waves travel
A. With medium C. In a disturbed path
B. Without medium D. With medium and without medium
4. Which statement best describes a proton that is being accelerated?
A. It is attracted to other protons. C. The magnitude of its charge increases.
B. It produces electromagnetic radiation. D. It absorbs a neutron to become an electron.
5. What is the speed of a EM wave in a vacuum?
A. 0 m/s C. 3.00 x 108 m/s
B. 1.13 x 103 m/s D. 3.31 x 102 m/s
6. Who was this scientist famous of his theory of electromagnetism, which showed that light was electromagnetic
radiation?
A. Faraday B. Hertz C. Maxwell D. Oersted
7. A wave has a frequency of 5.0 x 1014 hertz in a vacuum. What is the wavelength of this wave?
A. 1.5 x 1023 m C. 2.0 x 10-15 m
B. 1.7 x 106 m D. 6.0 x 10-7 m
8. Electromagnetic waves are propagated through the interaction of
A. Nuclear and electric fields C. Gravitational and electric fields
B. Electric and magnetic fields D. Gravitational and magnetic fields
9. How much time does it take for an EM wave to reach a subject 6.0 meters across a room?
A. 2.0 x 10-7 s C. 5.0 x 10-8 s
B. 2.0 x 10-8 s D. 5.0 x 10-9 s
10.Which characteristic is the same for all types of EM waves traveling in a vacuum?
A. Frequency B. Period C. Speed D. Wavelength
11.When an EM wave travels from one medium to another, what happens to its frequency?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Stays the same D. A & B
12.Who discovered the relationship between magnetism and electricity that serves as the foundation for the theory
of electromagnetism?
A. Andre Ampere C. Hans Christian Oersted
B. Charles Coulomb D. Luigi Galvani
13.The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called __________.
A. Amplitude B. Frequency C. Hertz D. Wavelength
14.This scientist demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of current. Who is this scientist?
A. Faraday B. Hertz C. Maxwell D. Oersted
15.Which of the following is a TRUE statement about electromagnetic waves?
A. People emit electromagnetic waves in the form of infrared energy
B. A vibrating electric field is an example of an electromagnetic wave.
C. Sound waves are electromagnetic waves with very low frequencies.
D. The speed of an electromagnetic wave depends on its frequency and wavelength.
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1. Which electromagnetic wave carries more energy than the others?
A. Microwaves C. UV Radiation
B. Radio Waves D. Visible Light
2. What electromagnetic wave is sometimes called heat rays?
A. Gamma Rays C. Radio Waves
B. Infrared D. Visible Light
3. What is the frequency range of UV radiation?
A. 3.5 x 109 – 3 x 1011 Hz C. 7.5 x 1014 – 3 x 1016 Hz
B. 3.5 x 1011 – 3 x 1014 Hz D. 7.5 x 1016 – 3 x 1019 Hz
4. What is the range of wavelengths are our eyes sensitive of?
A. 4 x 10-7 – 7 x 10-7 m C. 7.5 x 10 14 – 7.5 x 10 14 m
B. 4 x 1011 – 4 x 10 14 m D. 7.5 x 10 14 – 3 x 10 16 m
5. Radio waves and gamma rays travelling in space have the same _____.
A. Frequency B. Period C. Speed D. Wavelength
6. Which of the following indicates the correct relationship in radio waves?
A. Longer wavelength – less frequency C. Longer wavelength – high frequency
B. Shorter wavelength – less frequency D. Shorter wavelength – high frequency
7. Which of the following is correctly arranged from lowest to highest energy?
A. x-ray, gamma ray, ultraviolet C. microwave, visible light, radio wave
B. ultraviolet, radio wave, infrared D. visible light, ultraviolet, gamma ray
8. All of the following statements are not correct EXCEPT
A. X-rays have longer wavelengths that microwaves. C. Radio waves have shorter wavelengths than X-rays.
B. Gamma rays have longer wavelengths than UV rays. D. Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths than microwaves.
9. The following are found in the visible light spectrum EXCEPT
A. Blue light B. Red light C. Ultraviolet light D. Violet light
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. X-rays have higher frequencies than microwaves. C. Gamma rays have lower frequencies than microwaves.
B. UV rays have higher frequencies than gamma rays. D. Infrared rays have lower frequencies than radio waves
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1. What is a disturbance in a field that carries energy and does not require a medium to travel?
A. Sound waves C. Mechanical waves
B. Seismic waves D. Electromagnetic waves
2. Which of the following forms of electromagnetic waves is used mostly in communication?
A. Gamma Rays C. Radio waves
B. Infrared D. X-rays
3. What type of electromagnetic wave is produced when electrons vibrate in an antenna?
A. Infrared B. Microwave C. Radio wave D. X-ray
4. Which of the following energy transformations occurs at the receiving station of radio transmitters?
A. Sound energy to electrical energy C. Electrical energy to electromagnetic energy
B. Electromagnetic energy to sound energy D. Electromagnetic energy to electrical energy
5. Which type of radio waves is used to broadcast AM stations?
A. Low frequency C. Very High Frequency
B. Medium Frequency D. Extremely High Frequency
6. What type of EM wave is used in satellite communications?
A. Infrared B. Microwaves C. Radio waves D. X-rays
7. Which EM waves have the longest wavelength compared to the other types of EM waves?
A. Radio waves B. Microwave C. Infrared D. Visible light
8. These are some of the applications of infrared radiation EXCEPT
A. Night vision goggles C. Remote controls used in TV’s, video, cassette recorders
B. Heat and cook food D. Infrared photographs taken from a satellite provide useful details of vegetation on earth
9. Radio waves have the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. Not line of sight C. Not light sensitive
B. Can pass through walls D. Short range
10. Applications of microwaves include the following EXCEPT:
A. Radar B. Computers C. TV Transmission D. Satellite communications
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1. Which electromagnetic wave carries more energy than the others?
A. Microwaves B. Radio waves C. UV radiation D. Visible light
2. What electromagnetic wave is sometimes called heat rays?
A. Radio waves B. Infrared C. Gamma rays D. Visible light
3. What EM waves are used in satellite communications?
A. Radio waves B. Microwaves C. Infrared D. Visible light
4. What EM waves are used in texting?
A. Radio waves B. Microwaves C. Infrared D. Visible light
5. What EM waves are used in TV broadcasting?
A. Radio waves B. Microwaves C. Infrared D. Visible light
6. What EM waves are used in checking bankbook signatures?
A. Visible light B. Ultraviolet C. X-rays D. Gamma rays
7. What EM waves are useful in detecting bone fractures and tumors?
A. Visible light B. Ultraviolet C. X-rays D. Gamma rays
8. What EM waves are emitted by stars and some radioactive substances?
A. Visible light B. Ultraviolet C. X-rays D. Gamma rays
9. What EM wave can be seen by humans?
A. Visible light B. Ultraviolet C. X-rays D. Gamma rays
10. Why are high frequency EM waves like gamma rays harmful to living things?
A. They have short wavelengths and cannot be blocked by some materials.
B. They carry a very high amount of energy that penetrates cells.
C. They cannot be seen with the naked eye.
D. All of the above.
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1. In order of increasing frequency,which of the following is correct?
A. Infared,X-ray, UV and Gamma C. Light, UV, X-ray and Gamma
B. Infrared, X-ray, light and Gamma D. Light, radio, UV and X-ray
2.EM radiation have various applications, which of the following is one of the bad effects in living things?
A.Damage body tissues C. Used to treat skin diseases
B. Determine bone fracture D. Kill microorganisms
3.Which series of EM radiation is ionizing that can kill and cause cancer cells?
A.Gamma, Infrared, light C. Radio, UV,X-ray and light
B.Microwave, light, microwave D.UV, X-rays and Gamma rays
4.When is the best time to get the Vitamin D from the sunlight?
I. 7am to 4pm III. 10am to 4pm
II. 7am to 10am IV. 4pm and up
A. I only C. II and IV only
B. II and III only D.II,III and IV only
5.Visible spectrum is the only EM wave visible in our eyes, how is infrared detected? It is detected in the form of_____.
A. Heat B.motion C. Sound D. Vibration
6.What is the EM radiation that causes tanning of the skin?
A.Infrared B. Microwave C. Ultraviolet D. X-rays
7.Which of these EM waves has the lowest speed?
A .Light waves B. Radio waves C.X-rays D. None of them
8.Of the various types of EM radiation ,which is the most penetrating through all forms of matter?
A.Gamma B.Infrared C.Ultraviolet D. Visible light
9.The prolong use of gadgets exposed us from blue light,what is the purpose of using anti blue light eyeglasses?
I. Lessen eye strain from using gadgets in a longer time
II .Prevent the blue light from penetrating and damaging our eyes
III. Block blue light as it has greater energy therefore greater penetrating power
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I,II and III
10. What will happen to us and our environment if EM radiations did not exist?
I. Microorganisms can multiply easily.
II. The surroundings will become dark.
III.Contacting loved ones at a distant place will be difficult.
IV.We will be free from radiation that is both harmful and beneficial to us. A.I only B. I,and II only C. II,III and IV only
D. I,II III and IV