Phy. Sci. Formative #2 ELM Spectrum

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is dispersion in light?

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Dispersion is the process in which light separates into its different colors when it passes through a medium, like a prism.

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What does it mean for an object to be opaque?

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An opaque object does not allow any light to pass through it.

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What does it mean for an object to be translucent?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What does it mean for an object to be transparent?

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A transparent object allows light to pass through it completely, enabling clear visibility.

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What color of light is absorbed by a green apple?

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A green apple absorbs all colors of light except green, which it reflects.

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Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet light has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

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Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000,000 meters per second.

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What happens to light as it travels from air into water?

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Light bends or refracts when it travels from air into water due to a change in speed.