5.6 Light Review

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What determines the color of light in an electromagnetic wave?

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The frequency of the light wave determines its color.

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What tool is used to separate white light into colors of the visible spectrum?

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A prism is used to separate white light into its component colors.

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What is the term for light bouncing off an object?

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Reflecting is the term for light bouncing off an object.

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What color of light is produced when all colors of the visible spectrum are absorbed?

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Black is produced when all colors of the visible spectrum are absorbed.

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Which wave has the longest wavelength?

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Wave #3 has the longest wavelength.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

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What is the definition of amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye.

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What happens to light when it passes through a lens?

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Light is refracted or bent when it passes through a lens.