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    Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

    • Infrared rays
    • Ultraviolet rays
    • Gamma rays
    • Microwaves
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Have you studied light and electromagnetic waves? Take this light and electromagnetic waves quiz to see how well you understand these topics. Do you know everything about the waves and types of waves? With this quiz, you can practice as well as learn new concepts about electromagnetic waves. You must give this quiz a try to check the level of your knowledge. All the best! Do not forget to share the quiz with others.

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  • 2. 

    Our eyes only detect

    • Highest frequency

    • Lowest frequency

    • Electromagnetic spectrum

    • Visible light

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  • 3. 

    In transverse waves, the oscillations are ________ to the direction of energy transfer.

    • Straight

    • Perpendicular

    • Transverse

    • Different

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies?

    • Gamma rays

    • Visible light

    • Microwaves

    • None of the above

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  • 5. 

    A soap bubble that is 250 nm thick is illuminated by white light, and the refraction index of the soap film is 1.36. Which colors appear strong in the reflected light?

    • Orange (590-620 nm)

    • Red (620-750 nm)

    • Yellow (570-590 nm)

    • Blue (450-495 nm)

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  • 6. 

    What is the thickness of an anti-reflective coating (n = 1.3) that is put on a lens (n = 1.5) to minimize reflection at a wavelength of 550 nanometers?

    • 550nm

    • 275 nm

    • 106 nm

    • 68 nm

  • 7. 

    Electromagnetic waves transfer energy from the source of the waves to _________.

    • Angle of incidence

    • Longest wavelength

    • Absorber

    • Wavelength increases

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  • 8. 

    Which statement accurately describes a step in the generation of electromagnetic waves?

    • A changing current I creates a changing magnetic field B, which induces an electric field E.

    • A moving charge q creates a constant current I , which then creates a changing magnetic field B.

    • A changing current I creates a constant magnetic field B, which in turn creates an opposing current I’.

    • A changing magnetic field B creates an induced constant current I or EMF, which then creates an opposing magnetic field B’.

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  • 9. 

    Radio waves have the

    • Lowest frequency

    • Perpendicular

    • Longest wavelength

    • Perpendicular

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  • 10. 

    A double-slit interference experiment is made in a chamber that can be filled with water. Using a monochromatic light source, an interference pattern is observed when the chamber is open to air. What happens to the interference fringes when the chamber is filled with water?

    • The interference fringes remain fixed.

    • The interference fringes move closer together.

    • The interference fringes disappear completely.

    • The interference fringes move farther apart.

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