Astronomy Unit 2- Quiz 1
5 Questions
| Total Attempts: 33
This quiz covers some of the basic information for unit 2.
Questions and Answers
- 1.If the frequency of a wave is increased then what happens to the wavelength?
- A.
It increases
- B.
It decreases
- C.
It stays the same
- 2.If the source of a wave is moving toward the observer, what is the observed change in frequency?
- A.
It increases
- B.
It decreases
- C.
It stays the same
- 3.Which of the following electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength?
- A.
Visible light
- B.
Radio Waves
- C.
Gamma Rays
- 4.When it comes to color what color is considered the hottest?
- A.
Green
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Blue
- D.
White
- 5.If a wave has a short wavelength, what does this tell us about the frequency?
- A.
We can't tell anything from the wavelength.
- B.
The frequency is probably low.
- C.
The frequency is probably high.
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