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Electromagnetic Waves: Polarization and Applications

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to electromagnetic waves, focusing on concepts such as polarization, types of waves, and their applications. Key topics include the function of polarizing filters in sunglasses, the characteristics of electromagnetic waves, and the use of different wave types in technology and medical imaging. It also provides an answer key for the questions presented.

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Electromagnetic Waves: Polarization and Applications

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to electromagnetic waves, focusing on concepts such as polarization, types of waves, and their applications. Key topics include the function of polarizing filters in sunglasses, the characteristics of electromagnetic waves, and the use of different wave types in technology and medical imaging. It also provides an answer key for the questions presented.

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Electromagnetic Waves: Polarization and

Applications
1. What is the primary purpose of polarizing filters in sunglasses?a. To reduce glare from
reflective surfacesb. To enhance color perceptionc. To increase brightnessd. To reflect
ultraviolet light
2. Which of the following describes an electromagnetic wave?a. A wave that requires a
medium to travelb. A wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fieldsc. A wave
that has only electric fieldsd. A wave that travels slower than sound
3. Which type of electromagnetic wave is primarily used in microwave ovens?a. Infrared
wavesb. Radio wavesc. Microwavesd. X-rays
4. What happens to an electromagnetic wave when it passes through a polarizer?a. It is
absorbed completelyb. It is reflected backc. It becomes polarized in one directiond. It
speeds up
5. What is the function of the electric field in an electromagnetic wave?a. It determines
the wave's amplitudeb. It oscillates perpendicular to the magnetic fieldc. It remains
constantd. It oscillates parallel to the magnetic field
6. Which electromagnetic waves are used in medical imaging to view inside the human
body?a. Gamma raysb. Ultraviolet wavesc. X-raysd. Infrared waves
7. How does polarization affect the intensity of an electromagnetic wave?a. It always
increases intensityb. It has no effect on intensityc. It can either increase or decrease
intensity depending on the alignmentd. It always decreases intensity
8. What is one application of radio waves in everyday life?a. To cook foodb. To transmit
information via radio broadcastsc. To diagnose medical conditionsd. To sterilize medical
equipment
9. Which device uses polarized lenses to enhance the viewing experience?a. Binocularsb.
Microscopesc. 3D glassesd. Telescopes
10. What is the wavelength range of visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum?a. 400
nm to 700 nmb. 700 nm to 1 mmc. 10 nm to 400 nmd. 1 mm to 1 m
11. Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequency?a. Radio wavesb. Infrared
wavesc. Ultraviolet wavesd. Gamma rays
12. What defines the polarization of an electromagnetic wave?a. The amplitude of the
waveb. The direction of the magnetic fieldc. The frequency of the waved. The direction of
the electric field
13. In which of the following applications are infrared waves primarily used?a. Night vision
devicesb. MRI scansc. UV sterilizersd. Radio broadcasting
14. Why are microwaves suitable for satellite communications?a. They have a high energy
levelb. They can penetrate clouds, rain, and smokec. They are easily absorbed by the
atmosphered. They are reflected by the Earth’s surface
15. Which material can effectively block electromagnetic waves from passing through?a.
Glassb. Metalc. Plasticd. Wood
Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy - Math is more likely to be
inaccurate)
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. c
7. c
8. b
9. c
10. a
11. d
12. d
13. a
14. b
15. b

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