Visible Light

Front

What type of wave does a light wave resemble?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

True or False: Humans can see all segments of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Back

False

Front

What is the saying that can help you remember the order of the visible spectrum?

Back

ROYGBIV

Front

A prism can be used to...

Back

separate visible light into colors

Front

What color of light has the longest wavelength?

Back

red

Front

What color of light has the shortest wavelength?

Back

violet

Front

Why does this apple look red?

Back

The apple reflects red light and absorbs all other colors.

Front

Which color REFLECTS all wavelengths of light?

Back

White

Front

Which color ABSORBS all wavelengths of light?

Back

Black

Front

What wave behavior allows the human eye to see color?

Back

Reflection