SCIENCE: 2nd MT Reviewer

What is transferred by electromagnetic waves?

Radiation

Which of the following sets of colors are listed from low to high frequency?

Red, green, blue

In the visible spectrum, what color has the maximum wavelength?

Red

Where on the electromagnetic spectrum is visible light found?

Between infrared rays and UV rays

Which of the following statements is true about transverse waves?

• They always have the same wavelengths

• They always have the same velocities

• They always have the same frequencies

• The particles vibrate in perpendicular direction with respect to the motion

The always have the same FREQUENCIES

Electromagnetic waves are classified using what measurement?

Frequency

What are the photons released in a fluorescent light bulb?

UV rays

Which of the following is not true for electromagnetic wave?

• It transport energy

• It transport momentum

• It transport angular momentum

• In vacuum, it travels with different speeds which depend on their frequency

In vacuum, it travels with different speeds which depend on their frequency.

What condition under which a microwave overheats up a food item containing water molecules most efficiently?

The frequency of the microwaves MUST MATCH the resonant frequency of the water molecules.

Which of the following are false for electromagnetic waves?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Mechanical waves

• Producde by accelerating charges

Longitudinal

Which among the following have the highest energy photons?

Gamma rays

What color is refracted at the greatest angle?

Violet

which waves are in DECREASING ORDER of their wavelength?

X-rays, Infrared rays, Visible rays, Radio waves.

Which is used to produce a PROPAGATING electromagnetic wave?

An accelerating charge

What do all the types of radiation have in common?

Speed