Question 1

Different electromagnetic radiations are put in order by the:

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A)   electromagnetic table
B)   electromagnetic spectrum
C)   electromagnetic chart
D)   electromagnetic list B

Question 2

X-rays and gamma rays are the only electromagnetic radiations that are able to ionize matter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation if the frequency is 3 × 10¹⁰ m?

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A)   1 × 10-2 m
B)   1 × 102 m
C)   3 × 10-2 m
D)   3 × 102 m

Question 4

Electromagnetic theory was developed in the late 1800s by:

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A)   Bohr
B)   Rutherford
C)   Maxwell
D)   Planck

Question 5

An object we see as white is _______________ all of the wavelengths of visible light.

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A)   absorbing
B)   diffusing
C)   reflecting
D)   changing C

Question 6

The beta particle is an electron that is emitted from an outer shell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An alpha particle is the same as the nucleus of a(n) :

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A)   hydrogen atom
B)   oxygen atom
C)   carbon atom
D)   helium atom

Question 8

In the formula E = hf,energy is measured in:

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A)   volts
B)   amps
C)   frequency volts
D)   electron volts

Question 9

X-rays and gamma rays differ in:

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A)   the energy source that produces them
B)   the effect they have on matter
C)   their energy level
D)   all of the above

Question 10

As compared to an alpha particle,a beta particle:

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A)   has less mass
B)   has more mass
C)   has the same mass
D)   is less penetrating

Question 11

Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that originates from:

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A)   electricity
B)   magnetism
C)   the atom
D)   something moving in space

Question 12

All radioactive elements occur naturally.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All electromagnetic radiation travels at the same speed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Electromagnetic radiation causes both ____________ and _____________ disturbances.

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A)   mechanical;heat
B)   electrical;mechanical
C)   magnetic;electrical
D)   mechanical;visual

Question 15

Alpha and beta particles are similar to x-rays and gamma rays in that they:

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A)   have no mass
B)   are part of the electromagnetic spectrum
C)   have the energy to ionize matter
D)   have characteristics of wavelength and frequency

Question 16

As the wave's frequency increases,the wavelength:

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A)   stays the same
B)   increases
C)   decreases
D)   it depends on the type of electromagnetic radiation

Question 17

Radioactive elements:

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A)   have excess energy in their nuclei
B)   emit particles and energy
C)   are trying to become stable elements
D)   all of the above

Question 18

Particulate radiation includes:

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A)   alpha particles
B)   x-ray particles
C)   beta particles
D)   A and C
E)   all of the above

Question 19

Electromagnetic radiation has properties of a wave and a particle.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

When the alpha particle picks up two electrons as it passes through air it becomes a:

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A)   neutral atom of hydrogen
B)   radioactive atom of hydrogen
C)   neutral atom of helium
D)   radioactive atom of helium

Exam 3: Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation

Different electromagnetic radiations are put in order by the:

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X-rays and gamma rays are the only electromagnetic radiations that are able to ionize matter.

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What is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation if the frequency is 3 × 10¹⁰ m?

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Electromagnetic theory was developed in the late 1800s by:

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An object we see as white is _______________ all of the wavelengths of visible light.

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The beta particle is an electron that is emitted from an outer shell.

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An alpha particle is the same as the nucleus of a(n) :

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In the formula E = hf,energy is measured in:

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X-rays and gamma rays differ in:

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As compared to an alpha particle,a beta particle:

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Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that originates from:

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All radioactive elements occur naturally.

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All electromagnetic radiation travels at the same speed.

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Electromagnetic radiation causes both ____________ and _____________ disturbances.

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Alpha and beta particles are similar to x-rays and gamma rays in that they:

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As the wave's frequency increases,the wavelength:

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Radioactive elements:

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Particulate radiation includes:

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Electromagnetic radiation has properties of a wave and a particle.

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When the alpha particle picks up two electrons as it passes through air it becomes a:

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