**Physics – Electromagnetic Radiation****Date: May 27, 2022**Name: _____________________ Date: ______________________ Pd: _______---1. **Which of the following wave characteristics is the same for any electromagnetic wave traveling through empty space?** - A. frequency - B. period - C. speed - D. wavelength2. **Radio stations use radio waves to transmit electromagnetic signals. Which of the following best compares radio waves to other waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?** - A. Radio waves have the highest frequency of all electromagnetic waves. - B. Radio waves have the longest wavelength of all electromagnetic waves. - C. The frequency of radio waves is close to the frequency of ultraviolet radiation. - D. The wavelength of radio waves is close to the wavelength of visible light waves.3. **Electromagnetic radiation is used in many forms of communication. Electromagnetic waves with relatively long wavelengths are often used to transmit signals because these waves travel easily around objects. Which type of electromagnetic radiation is best for transmitting signals around objects?** - A. gamma rays - B. radio waves - C. ultraviolet rays - D. x-rays4. **Food can be sterilized by exposing it to high-frequency radiation. The higher the frequency of electromagnetic radiation used, the better it can penetrate thick layers of food. Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum would be most effective for sterilizing food?** - A. gamma rays - B. infrared waves - C. radio waves - D. visible light

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1. Which of the following wave characteristics is the same for any electromagnetic wave traveling through empty space? A. frequency B. period C. speed D. wavelength

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Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

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