Electromagnetic Radiation and Its Applications Quiz

Test your understanding of electromagnetic waves and their applications with this quiz. Explore topics from infrared to gamma rays.

#1

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?

Radio waves
Microwaves
X-rays
Gamma rays
#2

What is the primary application of infrared radiation?

Cooking food
Communications
Medical imaging
Night vision
#3

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

300,000 km/s
200,000 km/s
400,000 km/s
500,000 km/s
#4

Which electromagnetic radiation is responsible for sunburns?

Radio waves
Microwaves
Ultraviolet rays
Infrared radiation
#5

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens for heating food?

Radio waves
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Microwaves
#6

Which electromagnetic wave is used for communication with satellites?

Microwaves
X-rays
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
#7

What is the primary function of a Faraday cage?

To generate electromagnetic radiation
To block electromagnetic radiation
To amplify electromagnetic radiation
To reflect electromagnetic radiation
#8

What is the primary application of visible light?

Remote sensing
Phototherapy
Fiber optics
Solar energy
#9

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in Wi-Fi technology?

Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Gamma rays
#10

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in laser technology?

Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Visible light
#11

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

Gamma rays
X-rays
Ultraviolet rays
Radio waves
#12

What is the primary application of gamma rays in medicine?

Cancer treatment
Bone imaging
Dental X-rays
Ultrasound imaging
#13

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in remote sensing of Earth's surface?

Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Visible light
#14

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy?

Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Gamma rays
#15

Which electromagnetic radiation is used in photolithography for semiconductor manufacturing?

Infrared radiation
Ultraviolet rays
Gamma rays
Visible light

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