S3 Science 5-minute Quiz

Unit 14: Light, Colours and Beyond Unit 14 — Quiz 13

S3 Science
Unit 14 — Quiz 13
Beyond the infrared and ultraviolet
Potential hazards of using electromagnetic waves

(For Sections 14.7B–C; p.88–96)

Name: ___________________________ ( ) Class: _________ Date: _____________

Total marks: 10 marks

Time allowed: 5 minutes Score: / 10
Answer ALL questions.

Part A Multiple-choice (6 marks, 2 marks each)

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?

A. X-ray
B. Gamma ray
C. Radio wave
D. Microwave 

2. Which of the following properties of microwave is used by radar?

A. Reflection
B. Refraction
C. Total internal reflection
D. Dispersion 

3. Which of the following about potential hazards of using electromagnetic waves

is/are correct?
(1) Radio wave does not carry energy and is absolutely safe to use.
(2) Electromagnetic waves of shorter wavelengths carry high energy.
(3) Overexposure to electromagnetic waves must be avoided.
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only 

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Part B Questions (4 marks)

1. Name the electromagnetic waves that the applications below make use of.
(4 marks)
(a) Wi-Fi (b) Medical checks

______________________ ______________________

(c) GPS (d) Transmitting TV signals

______________________ ______________________

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ANSWERS
Unit 14 — Quiz 13
Beyond the infrared and ultraviolet
Potential hazards of using electromagnetic waves

Part A Multiple-choice (6 marks; 2 marks each)

1. C 2. A 3. D

Part B Questions (4 marks)

1. (a) Microwaves (1m)

(b) X-rays (1m)
(c) Microwaves (1m)
(d) Radio waves (1m)

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