The Electromagnetic Spectrum Answers

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What is the difference between a mechanical wave and an electromagnetic wave?

A
A mechanical wave travels through empty space, while an electromagnetic wave travels through matter.
B
A mechanical wave has a short wavelength, while all electromagnetic waves have long wavelengths.
C
A mechanical wave has a high frequency, while all electromagnetic waves have low frequencies.
D
A mechanical wave travels through matter, while an electromagnetic wave travels through empty space.
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X-raysradio waves✔ infraredgamma rays

A
X-rays
B
radio waves
C
infrared
D
gamma rays
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Infraredgamma raysmicrowaves✔ visible light

A
radio waves
B
gamma rays
C
ultraviolet rays
D
infrared
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infrared✔ gamma raysradio wavesvisible light

A
radio waves
B
gamma rays
C
ultraviolet rays
D
infrared
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✔ radio wavesgamma raysultraviolet raysinfrared

A
radio waves
B
gamma rays
C
ultraviolet rays
D
infrared
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✔ shorterlongerthe same

A
shorter
B
longer
C
the same
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Which are characteristics of electromagnetic waves? Check all that apply.They travel only through matter.Waves with a higher frequency have a shorter wavelength.Waves with a higher frequency have a longer wavelength.They all move at the same speed.They can travel through space.

A
They travel only through matter.
B
Waves with a higher frequency have a shorter wavelength.
C
Waves with a higher frequency have a longer wavelength.
D
They all move at the same speed.
E
They can travel through space.
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What makes thermal imaging cameras useful?

A
They can detect differences in color.
B
They can detect differences in wave speeds.
C
They can detect differences in temperature.
D
They can detect mechanical waves.
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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to transmit data
B
to transmit TV signals
C
to transmit telephone signals
D
to cook in microwave ovens
E
to use radar
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lower✔ higherthe same

A
lower
B
higher
C
the same

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