Glencoe Physical Science

Chapter 12: Electromagnetic Waves

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
__________ is the number of vibrations that occur in 1 s.
A)Wavelength
B)Frequency
C)Amplitude
D)Interference
2
As frequency increases, wavelength __________.
A)decreases
B)increases
C)remains constant
D)becomes faster
3
In which of the following materials will light travel fastest?
A)air
B)vacuum
C)water
D)glass
4
The entire range of electromagnetic wave frequencies is known as __________.
A)visible light
B)ultraviolet radiation
C)magnetism
D)the electromagnetic spectrum
5
Radio waves with wavelengths less than 1 m are called __________.
A)infared waves
B)microwaves
C)ultraviolet waves
D)X rays
6
Which of the following devices does NOT utilize radio waves?
A)cellular telephone
B)satellite
C)television remote control
D)radar
7
Which of the following electromagnetic waves enables your body to make vitamin D?
A)infared waves
B)visible light
C)gamma rays
D)ultraviolet
8
__________ is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms.
A)CFC
B)Nitric oxide
C)Ozone
D)An antioxidant
9
Which of the following electromagnetic waves can break molecular bonds?
A)gamma rays
B)radio waves
C)infared waves
D)microwaves
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