Light Waves

Light Waves

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of light wave contains powerful energy made in nuclear explosions and stars?

Back

Gamma rays are a type of light wave that contains powerful energy, often produced in nuclear explosions and by stars.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection is the process where light bounces off a surface.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave carries energy from one place to another even through empty space?

Back

Light is a type of wave that carries energy through empty space.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation produces heat that we can feel?

Back

Infrared waves produce heat that we can feel, such as the heat from a toaster.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can light damage genetic material?

Back

Yes, light can cause damage to genetic material by transferring energy to it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process when light passes through a material?

Back

Transmission is the process where light passes through a material.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The visible spectrum is the range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye, typically from about 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).

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