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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
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Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
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1. Who contributed in developing equations that showed the relationship of electricity and
magnetism?
A. André-Marie Ampere
C. James Clerk Maxwell
B. Heinrich Hertz
D. Michael Faraday
2. Who showed experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves and their link to light?
A André Marie Ampere
C. James Clerk Maxwell
B. Heinrich Hertz
D. Michael Faraday
3. Which type of wave has the shortest wavelength?
A Gamma ray
C. Ultraviolet
B. Microwave
D. X-ray
4. What is the other term for electromagnetic waves?
A. Electric waves
C. Mechanical waves
B. Longitudinal waves
D. Transverse waves
5. Which of the following correctly lists electromagnetic waves in the order from the longest to the
shortest wavelength?
A Gamma rays, ultraviolet, infrared, microwaves
B. Microwaves, ultraviolet, visible light, gamma rays
C. Radio waves, infrared, gamma rays, ultraviolet
D. Radio waves, infrared, visible light, X-rays
6. How is the wavelength of infrared differs from the wavelength of ultraviolet waves?
A. Longer
C. The same
B. Shorter
D. None of the above
7. All EM waves have the same speed.
A. True
B. False
8. What is the main difference between a radio wave and a light wave?
A. Speed
C. Both A and B
D. None the above
B. Wavelength
9. Which of the following is NOT an electromagnetic wave?
A. Infrared
C. Sound
D. Radio
B. Light
10. What is the frequency range of UV radiation ?
C. 7.5x104 - 3x1016 Hz
A. 3.5x10° - 3x1011 Hz
D. 7.5x1016 – 3x1019 Hz
B. 3.5x1011 - 4x1014 Hz
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