Light Waves

Front

What color do we see when all colors are absorbed?

Back

Black

Front

Which statement about light waves is NOT true?

Back

They can travel through any substance.

Front

What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

Back

Frequency increases.

Front

What type of lens is used to magnify objects?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

What is the lowest part of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the highest part of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.