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Sci Ch 11 Unit Test

Physical Science Chapter 11 Unit Test

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____is measured in hertz. Frequency
____is energy carried by an electromagnetic wave. Radiant Energy
The type of electromagnetic waves that you have the most experience with is____. Visible light
The energy of the____is dependent on its frequency. Photon
By using the_____you can determine your exact position and altitude. GPS
Energy transmitted by____will feel waves. Infrared Rays
The rays that can damage skin are known as_____. Ultraviolet Rays
Doctors and dentists can apply low doses of_____onto photographic film. X-Rays
Radiation therapy uses_____to kill diseased cells. Gamma Rays
____are not the same as sound waves. Radio Waves
Cordless and cellular telephones are examples of____. Transceivers
Vibrating electric charges that travel through space are known as____. Electromagnetic Waves
The___is the frequency of the electromagnetic wave that the radio station is assigned. Carrier Waves
The picture part of a television is____. Cathode-ray tube
Each color of visible light has a different____. Wavelength
When gamma rays pass through living tissue they damage_____. Molecules
To track a hurricane meteorologist use_____. Radar
The unit of radiant energy is the_____. Photon
Television video signals are sent by______modulation. Amplitude
The ozone layer protects us from too much_____Radiation. Ultraviolet
As the wavelength of an electromagnetic decreases its frequency_____. Increases
As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave decreases its energy_____. Decreases
Cellphones use______waves to transmit information. Radio Waves
Electromagnetic waves carry______. Energy
FM radio wave frequencies are_____AM waves. Higher than
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans detect with their eyes? Visible Light
Which waves are used to inspect luggage at airports. X-rays
Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequency. Gamma Rays
In which ways can ultraviolet waves be useful? Vitamin D and killing bacteria
What two types of electromagnetic waves do microwaves overlap? Radio and Infrared
What type of wave borders visible light at the red end of its range. What type of wave borders the violet end. 1.(Infrared) 2.(Ultraviolet)
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