Light wave review

Which property of light explains that we see it in different colors?

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

What will happen to the light as it crosses from air into a prism?

• The ray will reflect back at the viewer

• The ray will bend and split into different colors

• The ray will bounce back at the viewer

• The ray will stop

Which color reflects all light

• white

• black

Which color absorbs all light

• white

• black

What happens when light enters water?

• The light travels in a straight line

• The light wave will be completely absorbed by the water

• The light wave will completely reflect off of the water

• The light wave will change speed and direction

Which of the following is a constant?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• The speed of light

• The intensity of light

What is the amplitude of the wave?

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 6 m

• 8 m

Color is determined by wavelength which directly correlates to

• ampltidue

• frequency

• energy

• period

Which statement correctly describes a path light can take?

• Light bends as it goes through the air.

• Light will bend as it crosses from air

  into glass.

• Light will change directions as it travels through space.

• Light continues on a straight path as it crosses from air into water.

Which of the following is true about ultraviolet light?

• It is very colorful

• It is invisible to humans

• It is good for your skin

• Most UV light is not absorbed by our upper atmosphere