Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following types of waves has more energy than an x-ray?
Gamma rays Microwaves Radio waves Visible light
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
If a galaxy is located 200 million light years from Earth what can you conclude about the light from that galaxy?
The light will take 200 million years to reach Earth. The light will travel 200 million kilometers per second to reach Earth. The light will travel a total of 300000 kilometers to reach Earth. The light will travel a total of 200 million kilometers to reach Earth.
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest frequency?
Infrared waves Microwaves Ultraviolet waves X-rays
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is the primary cause of sunburns?
Radio waves Ultraviolet rays Visible waves Rays
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Examine the electromagnetic spectrum below.
What can you conclude about red visible light waves compared to blue visible light waves?
Blue visible light waves have a lower frequency than red visible light waves. Blue visible light waves have the same wavelength as red visible light waves. Blue visible light waves have a higher frequency than red visible light waves. Blue visible light waves have a greater wavelength than red visible light waves.
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following is a type of wave that does not need a medium though which to travel?
Equilibrium Longitudinal Amplitude Transverse
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
In the diagram below what is the property of the wave indicated by the letter A?
Amplitude Crest Frequency Trough
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
As frequency increases wavelength increases. As frequency decreases wavelength decreases. As frequency increases wavelength decreases. As frequency increases wavelength is unaffected.
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following represents the wavelength of a wave?
A B C D
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Examine the diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum below.
If a wave has a wavelength of 0.1 nanometer it must be a(n)
gamma ray microwave radio wave x-ray
Question 11 (Essay Worth 5 points)
In your own words explain why longitudinal waves cannot travel in space.
Question 12 (Essay Worth 5 points)
Suppose you are an astronomer and a child asks you to explain the organization and structure of the universe. In your own words describe the matter found in the universe and the relationship between stars galaxies and planets.