SCIENCE 10

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

I. Read the questions carefully and write the correct answer in one whole sheet of paper.
1. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Red
D. Violet

2. Which two waves lie at the ends of the visible spectrum?

A. Infrared and Ultra-violet rays
B. Radio waves and Microwaves
C. Radio waves and X-rays
D. X-rays and Gamma rays

3. What type of electromagnetic waves is used in radar?

A. Infrared rays
B. Microwaves
C. Radio waves
D. Ultra-violet rays

4. Which property spells the difference between infra-red and ultra-violet radiation?
A. Color
B. Speed in vacuum
C. Wavelength
D. None of the above

5. A certain radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 675 KHz. What is the wavelength of the radio waves?
A. 280 m
B. 324 m
C. 400 m
D. 444 m

6. Which of the following sets of electromagnetic spectra is arranged from the shortest to the
longest wavelength?
A. Infrared waves → Microwaves → Visible light → Radio waves
B. Gamma rays → Ultraviolet → Infrared waves → Radio waves
C. Radio waves → Visible light → X-rays → Gamma rays
D. Ultraviolet → Microwaves → Radio waves → Gamma rays

7. Which one of the following statements about gamma rays is incorrect?

A. Gamma rays have the smallest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
B. Gamma rays travel at the same speed as visible light in vacuum.
C. Gamma rays can travel in vacuum but not through glass.
D. Gamma rays have the highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.

8. Which of the following EM waves is used in night vision goggles?

A. Gamma rays
B. Ultraviolet
C. Infrared
D. X-rays
For item number 9

Electromagnetic Speed (m/s) Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz)

Wave

EM 1 3.0 x 108 1.0 x 10 -3 3.0 x 10 11

EM 2 3.0 x 108 1.0 x 10 -7 3.0 x 10 15

EM 3 3.0 x 108 1.0 x 10 -8 3.0 x 10 16

EM 4 3.0 x 108 1.0 x 10 -11 3.0 x 10 19

9. Based on the table above, which electromagnetic wave can you infer might cause more damage if not
properly handled/ used?
A. EM 1 due to its increasing frequency.
B. EM 2 due to its regulated values of wavelength and frequency.
C. EM 3 due to its shorten wavelength.
D. EM 4 due to its increased frequency.

10. A microwave oven uses microwaves to cook food. Where in the electromagnetic spectrum are microwaves
found?
A. longer wavelength than ultraviolet waves.
B. higher frequency than visible light
C. higher frequency than infrared radiation
D. the same wavelength as radio wave
II. Complete the paragraph below about radio waves and its applications by decoding the
pictures presented.
III. Read the instructions below and perform the given task using long-size bond paper.