Light Waves Review

Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

• visible light

• gamma ray

What is the function of the human eye's retina?

• to focus light

• to detect colors

What type of EM wave has the shortest wavelength?

• gamma

• microwave

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From which source does Earth receive the greatest amount of EM radiation?

• the sun

• distant stars

Which object is completely opaque?

• drinking glass

• wooden spoon

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What property of light allows humans to detect differences in color?

• the wavelength of the light the eye receives

• the speed at which the light wave travels to the eye

What part of the human eye converts light into neutral signals?

• the retina

• the lens

What function best aligns with the optic nerve?

• It connects the retina to the brain

• It focuses incoming light

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Which wave has the fastest speed as it travels through the air?

• light wave

• sound wave

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Which of these colors of visible light have the shortest wavelength?

• violet

• green