Success Criteria For Activity 96: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
How well did you meet the learning target for Physical Science Activity 96?
Success Criteria: At the end of this activity, students should be able to describe the following:
- What is electromagnetic spectrum?
- What types of waves are on either end of the spectrum? How do these waves differ?
- Know the different types of waves that are in the electromagnetic spectrum and general properties of wavelength, frequencies, and energy.
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Which type of wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
- A.
Gamma Wave
- B.
Radio Wave
- C.
Infrared Wave
- D.
Microwave
Correct Answer
B. Radio WaveExplanation
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths and therefore, the lowest frequency.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The electromagnetic spectrum contains the visible light spectrum.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The visible light spectrum is the spectrum of light that can be seen with the eye. It is located in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrumRate this question:
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- 3.
Which word below describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
- A.
Exponential relationship
- B.
Linear relationship
- C.
Conjoined relationship
- D.
Inverse relationship
Correct Answer
D. Inverse relationshipExplanation
An inverse relationship shows that one variable increases if another variable decreases. In the case of wavelength and frequency, as wavelength decreases, frequency increases.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Light exhibits qualities of both particles and waves. What type of wave below describes how light moves?
- A.
Longitudinal
- B.
Transverse
- C.
Amplitude
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. TransverseExplanation
Sound is a longitudinal wave that operates in a series of compressions and rarefactions. Light moves as a transverse wave.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Ultraviolet light (UV light) has a smaller wavelength and a higher energy than colors in the visible light spectrum.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
UV light has a smaller wavelength than the visible light spectrum. This means that the wavelengths are very close together. As a result, the wave is travelling fast and is carrying a lot of energy. Remember that UV light comes before violet and Infrared comes after red.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which term below describes the maximum height of a wave from the resting position?
- A.
Amplitude
- B.
Trough
- C.
Wavelength
- D.
Frequency
Correct Answer
A. AmplitudeExplanation
Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from the resting position.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A wave has a frequency of 60 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m. What is the velocity of the wave? Hint: F=V/Wavelength
- A.
6 m/s
- B.
0.6 m/s
- C.
600 m/s
- D.
6,000 m/s
Correct Answer
C. 600 m/sExplanation
You can rearrange the formula to solve for velocity: Velocity = frequency multiplied by wavelength. So the answer is 6*10 = 600 m/s. Please also know how to rearrange the formula to solve for frequency and/or wavelength.Rate this question:
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