Light Guided Notes - Small Group

Multiple Choice

Why is light considered an important part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Because it is visible to the human eye and helps us see the world around us.

• Because it is the only form of energy in the spectrum.

• Because it is always harmful to living things.

• Because it does not interact with any objects.

Multiple Choice

The acronym (letters) used to remember visible light is____________

• KTPERRY
• ROYGBIV
• DOGPOUND
• ROMERO

Multiple Choice

Which location represents VISIBLE LIGHT?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which type of object does not allow light to pass through?

• Opaque

• Translucent

• Transparent

• Specular

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials is an example of a translucent object?

• Clear glass

• Frosty glass

• Mirror

• Fish tank

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about transparent materials.

• Light can pass through them.

• They are always colored.

• Examples include glass and prism.

• They do not allow any light to pass.

Multiple Choice

What happens to light when it travels from water to air?

• It speeds up and bends

• It slows down and bends

• It speeds up and goes straight

• It slows down and goes straight

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the angle of refraction is correct?

• All colors of light have the same angle of refraction.

• The angle of refraction depends on the color of light.

• The angle of refraction is always 90 degrees.

• Only red light refracts.

Multiple Choice

How does light behave and what are the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum shown in the diagram?

• Light behaves as a wave and consists of photons; the electromagnetic spectrum includes radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

• Light behaves as a particle and consists of electrons; the electromagnetic spectrum includes only visible light.

• Light behaves as a sound wave and consists of atoms; the electromagnetic spectrum includes infrared and ultraviolet only.

• Light behaves as a solid and consists of molecules; the electromagnetic spectrum includes X-rays and gamma rays only.

Multiple Choice

Why does the sky appear blue to us?

• Because blue light is scattered more than red light by air molecules

• Because the sky is made of blue gases

• Because the sun emits blue light

• Because water in the air is blue