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IPC 5Be:  Electromagnetic Waves

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The ____ of light determines whether a radiation will eject electrons.
a.
frequency
c.
amplitude
b.
intensity
d.
speed
 

 2. 

The electromagnetic waves with wavelengths slightly longer than visible light are ____.
a.
microwaves
c.
ultraviolet waves
b.
infrared waves
d.
X rays
 

 3. 

The frequency of purple light is ____ that of yellow light.
a.
higher than
c.
the same as
b.
lower than
d.
faster than
 

 4. 

Your body needs ____ to make vitamin D.
a.
infrared waves
c.
visible light waves
b.
microwaves
d.
ultraviolet waves
 

 5. 

Gamma rays are dangerous because they ____.
a.
break down molecules and cells
c.
fluoresce
b.
cause sunburn
d.
cause food to spoil
 

 6. 

Carrier waves are in the wavelengths of ____.
a.
microwaves
c.
radio waves
b.
infrared waves
d.
light waves
 

 7. 

Television uses ____ to transmit signals.
a.
microwaves
c.
visible light waves
b.
infrared waves
d.
radio waves
 



 
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