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Various questions relating to: wave parameters and behaviour the electromagnetic spectrum light nuclear radiation

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Waves and Radiation Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

What is Frequency measured in?

Select one of the following:

  • Seconds

  • Hertz

  • Metres

  • Metres per second

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

A smaller gap causes a bigger diffraction

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

When light enters transparent material it:

Select one of the following:

  • Speeds up

  • Slows down

  • Stays the same

  • Changes Colour

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Background Radiation is the Radiation around us.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

2

Select two applications of Nuclear Radiation

Select one or more of the following:

  • Heating

  • Creating mechanical pencils

  • Sterilisation

  • Ink Cartridges for Printers

  • Cancer Treatment

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Alpha radiation is not damaging inside the body

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Activity of a Radioactive source is measured in:

Select one of the following:

  • Becquerels

  • The half life of the source

  • Radioactive Fallout

  • Frequency

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

What is the speed at which electromagnetic waves travel?

Select one of the following:

  • 3x10 -8

  • 3x10 8

  • 3x10 10

  • 3x10 -10

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

High Frequency waves have less energy than low frequency waves

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

what does this formula calculate
v=f λ

Select one of the following:

  • Voltage

  • Speed

  • Amplitude

  • Time

Explanation

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