Light Waves- Assessment

Front

What happens to a rug's color when it is exposed to sunlight for a long time?

Back

The rug can take in energy from the light, causing the rug’s color to fade.

Front

What does it mean when a material allows light to pass through it?

Back

The material transmits the light and doesn't change.

Front

What is the term for taking in energy?

Back

Absorb.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength.

Front

Can different types of light affect the same material in different ways?

Back

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

Front

What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light waves?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is absorption in the context of light?

Back

Absorption is when a material takes in light energy.

Front

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

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.