Light

Front

What color has the shortest wavelength, or the highest frequency?

Back

Violet

Front

What does refraction mean?

Back

Bending light

Front

What is the earth's primary source of light energy?

Back

Sun

Front

Which wavelength of visible light has the lowest energy?

Back

Red

Front

What type of waves does light travel in?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s) or 186,282 miles per second (mi/s).

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye, typically from about 380 nm (violet) to 750 nm (red).

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is the difference between a convex lens and a concave lens?

Back

A convex lens converges light rays, while a concave lens diverges light rays.

Front

What is the phenomenon of dispersion?

Back

The separation of light into its component colors due to different wavelengths.