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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has wavelengths less than 1 picometer?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has wavelengths less than 1 picometer?
- Gamma rays (correct)
- Infrared light
- Radio waves
- Microwaves
Which type of electromagnetic radiation can strip electrons from materials and cause sunburns and cancer?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation can strip electrons from materials and cause sunburns and cancer?
- Infrared light
- Radio waves
- Visible light
- Ultraviolet light (correct)
Which type of electromagnetic radiation carries the highest amount of energy?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation carries the highest amount of energy?
- Visible light
- Radio waves
- X-rays (correct)
- Infrared light
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is considered the most powerful and dangerous?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is considered the most powerful and dangerous?
Why are gamma rays emitted by nuclear waste considered dangerous?
Why are gamma rays emitted by nuclear waste considered dangerous?
Which of the following is true about electromagnetic radiation?
Which of the following is true about electromagnetic radiation?
What is another term for electromagnetic waves?
What is another term for electromagnetic waves?
Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?
Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
What are electromagnetic waves made of?
What are electromagnetic waves made of?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is used by microwave ovens and Wi-Fi?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is used by microwave ovens and Wi-Fi?
What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is capable of damaging and causing cancer in human cells?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is capable of damaging and causing cancer in human cells?
What is the range of wavelengths for X-rays?
What is the range of wavelengths for X-rays?
