Light and Sound Waves

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When scientists talk about white light, they are MOST likely referring to light that is

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a combination of all of the colors in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Which color of light is produced when all of the colors of visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum are combined?

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white

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Which of the following statements BEST describes visible light?
Options: Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum., Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up most of the electromagnetic spectrum., Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum., Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Visible light is which type of wave?

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electromagnetic

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Which of these describes a small range in the electromagnetic spectrum? gravity, radiation, electricity, light

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light

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Which statement BEST describes the relationship between visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum? Options: Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum are different names for the same phenomenon., Visible light occupies about half of the electromagnetic spectrum., Visible light is a narrow band in the electromagnetic spectrum., Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum have a small area of overlap.

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Visible light is a narrow band in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Light waves are arranged in the electromagnetic spectrum by

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wavelength and frequency.

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Which of these colors of visible light has the shortest wavelength? red, green, violet, yellow

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violet

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Scientists use large optical telescopes to obtain information about the planets in the solar system. What wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation provide this information?

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visible light

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As the loudness of a sound wave increases, which will also increase? Options: amplitude, frequency, velocity, wavelength

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amplitude