Deck 22: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 1

Visible light has as a wavelength the following:

A) .1 nm to 20 nm
B) 400 nm to 750 nm
C) 1 mm to 1 meter
D) 20 nm to 400 nm

Answer 1

400 nm to 750 nm

Question 2

A photon carries an amount of energy proportional to its ____ and inversely proportional to its wavelength.

A) frequency
B) neutrons
C) electrons
D) ground state

Answer 2

frequency

Question 3

Four different electromagnetic waves have wavelengths of 2 m, 0.2 m, 0.02 m and 0.002 m respectively. Which has the lowest frequency?

A) 2 m
B) 0.2 m
C) 0.02 m
D) 0.002 m

Answer 3

2 m

Question 4

________ is the shortest of all wavelengths.

Question 5

_______ is a mixture of all colors.

Question 6

Wavelength is the distance from crest to crest.

Question 7

White light is a mixture of all colors.