Chapter 11 & 12 Test PSH

Front

What does the Law of Reflection state?

Back

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

Front

What is true about the color of cups that appear blue?

Back

The cups are reflecting blue light and absorbing all other colors.

Front

Which section of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible Light.

Front

When comparing red light and violet light, what can be said about their speed?

Back

Both travel at the same speed.

Front

True or False: White light is composed of all the colors of the spectrum.

Back

True.

Front

What is the definition of visible light?

Back

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?

Back

It bounces off the surface at an angle equal to the angle of incidence.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is the process by which an object takes in light energy and converts it to other forms of energy.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in light?

Back

Higher frequency light has shorter wavelengths, and lower frequency light has longer wavelengths.

Front

What is the primary color of light that is absorbed by a green object?

Back

Red and blue light are absorbed; green light is reflected.