AQA - P1b 5.1 - The Electromagnetic Spectrum

This quiz covers everything that you need to know in general about the electromagnetic spectrum covered in the AQA GCSE Science course, higher tier.

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  • Created on: 21-02-10 12:55
How do electromagnetic waves travel?
as waves
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What do electromagnetic waves do?
move energy from place to place
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Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
yes
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Gamma rays have the.............
shortest wavelength and highest frequency
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What are all of the different electromagnetic waves called together?
the electromagnetic spectrum
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Radio waves have the...............
longest wavelength and lowest frequency
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How fast do electromagnetic waves travel?
300 million m/s
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What is wave speed measured in?
metres/second
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What is the correct equation for wave speed?
frequency x wavelength
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What is frequency measured in?
hertz, Hz
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What is wavelength measured in?
metres
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What are electromagnetic radiations?
electrical and magnetic disturbances
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What do electromagnetic waves do?

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move energy from place to place

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Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?

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Card 4

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Gamma rays have the.............

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Card 5

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What are all of the different electromagnetic waves called together?

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