Light Waves

Front

What are waves?

Back

Waves are disturbances that transfer energy.

Front

What is the term for the light we can see?

Back

Visible light.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light waves?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

Which behavior does NOT occur when light waves reach a boundary between two media?

Back

Stopping at the edge of the boundary.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy in waves?

Back

A wave with a large wavelength will have a low frequency and low energy.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is transmission in the context of light waves?

Back

Transmission is when light passes through a medium.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between ultraviolet light and visible light?

Back

Ultraviolet light has a shorter wavelength than visible light and is not visible to the human eye.