Amplify Light Waves Test Review

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Different types of light can affect the same material or object in different ways. True or False?

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True, for example radio waves are transmitted through plant cells while visible light is absorbed.

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Key concept 9 states: Light Travels in a..

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straight line.

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The color that you see in an object is the color it is __.

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reflecting.

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What is the distance from one peak of a wave to the next called?

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wavelength.

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Which type of light is most likely responsible for skin cancer?

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UV.

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What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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frequency.

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What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

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amplitude.

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What type of light is used in remote controls?

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Infrared.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It is refracted and separated into different colors.