Unit 4: Light

Front

What is electromagnetic radiation that you can see?

Back

light

Front

What is the range for wavelengths of light waves?

Back

400 nm to 700 nm

Front

True or false: Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum where no matter is present.

Back

True

Front

Which term refers to a material that allows most of the light that strikes it to pass through, and through which objects appear blurry? Options: transparent, opaque, translucent, reflective

Back

translucent

Front

Which term refers to a material that allows almost all of the light striking it to pass through, and through which objects can be seen clearly? Options: transparent, opaque, translucent, reflective

Back

transparent

Front

When a wave is reflected from a surface, the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence. This is summed up in which law?

Back

law of reflection

Front

What are the colors of the spectrum? ROYGBIV

Back

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet

Front

What is a mirror that curves inward called?

Back

concave mirror

Front

Which kind of mirror curves outward, like the back of a spoon?

Back

convex mirror

Front

What is a transparent object with at least one curved side that causes light to change direction?

Back

lens