Visible Light and Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What does a black shirt do to light in sunlight?

Back

Absorbs it.

Front

Which color of light is absorbed by a green object?

Back

Green.

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What happens when light reflects off a smooth surface?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Front

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible?

Back

Only a small part.

Front

Which wavelengths of the EM spectrum are dangerous to life?

Back

UV, X rays, and Gamma.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is reflection of light?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is absorption of light?

Back

The process by which light is taken in by an object and converted to other forms of energy.

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What is refraction of light?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.