When a bear sees a fish in the water, it uses practical experience to know exactly where the fish is actually located. The image of the fish appears in a different location because the light rays forming this image.

are bent due to refraction between the water and air

are bent due to the different directions the fish is swimming

are bent due to the dissolved particulates in the water

are bent due to the time of day

Which of the following is the best example of diffraction?

The sun set causes a shadow of a large tree.

A straw appearing to bend when you place it in a glass of water.

A prism breaking a beam of light into its component colors.

The music on your stereo getting louder when you turn up the volume.

12. When Juan shined a light through the liquid in glass A and then glass B, he saw that the liquids in the two glasses looked different. What did the liquids’ appearance tell about how light was interacting with them?

The liquid in glass A was transparent; the liquid in glass B was translucent.

The liquid in glass A absorbed light; the liquid in glass B reflected light.

The liquid in glass A was translucent; the liquid in glass B was transparent.

The liquids looked different because the liquid in glass A scattered more light than the liquid in glass B.

A student shines a thin beam of light onto a prism. The light contains wavelengths of red, blue, green, and yellow light. The diagram below shows how the four colors of light exit the prism at different angles. The student then states that Color 1 is red. Which response below best explains why this is correct or incorrect?

Color 1 is red because it refracts the least.

Color 1 is red because it refracts the most.

Color 1 is not red. Color 1 should be blue because blue refracts the least.

Color 1 is not red. Color 1 should be blue because blue refracts the most.

How do radio waves and visible light waves differ?

Radio waves have a lower frequency than visible light waves.

Radio waves have a shorter wavelength than visible light waves.

Radio waves move faster than visible light waves.

Radio waves have more energy than visible light waves.

The diagram shows a wave pattern. One wave property that is shown is amplitude. Amplitude is the vertical distance from the rest position to either the crest or the trough of a wave. What is the rest position of a wave in the diagram?

point that is halfway between G and H

The diagram shows three types of electromagnetic radiation and their range of frequencies. Which explanation correctly uses the data in the diagram to show how infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation are related in terms of energy?

Ultraviolet radiation has more energy than infrared radiation because energy is proportional to frequency and the frequency of ultraviolet radiation is higher.

Ultraviolet radiation has less energy than infrared radiation because energy is inversely proportional to frequency and the frequency of ultraviolet radiation is higher.

Ultraviolet radiation has more energy than infrared radiation because energy is inversely proportional to frequency and the frequency of ultraviolet radiation is lower.

Ultraviolet radiation has less energy than infrared radiation because energy is proportional to frequency and the frequency of ultraviolet radiation is lower.

A student drew this diagram to model an electromagnetic wave from the sun. Scientists have shown that ultraviolet light from the sun that has a wavelength of 315 to 400 nm can damage the retina of our eye. Which question is the BEST question for the student to ask to determine whether the electromagnetic wave modeled will cause damage to the retina?

What is the horizontal distance between point W and point Z on the model?

What is the vertical distance between point Y and point Z on the model?

What is the vertical distance between point X and point Y on the model?

What is the horizontal distance between point W and point Y on the model?

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The image shows a mirror reflecting light. What wave behavior is shown by light wave C and E?

absorption

diffraction

reflection

refraction

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The diagram shows four thin beams of light interacting with a material. Which beam best shows absorption?

1

2

3

4

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Points C & D on this image represent breaks in a dam that is holding water. Which type of wave behavior is represented by the water passing through the dam and why?

Diffraction because the waves are coming together and getting bigger.

Diffraction because the water is bending around the opening in the dam.

Refraction because the water waves are changing speed going from the air to the water in the picture.

Reflection because the angle of the waves at Point C must be equal to the waves at Point D.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Clear glass is an example of a ____ material.

translucent

medium

opaque

transparent

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A piece of blue paper appears blue because the paper

reflects all colors of light except blue.

absorbs all colors of light except blue

refracts all colors of light except blue

is transparent to all colors of light except blue

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A person standing waist-deep in a swimming pool appears to have short legs because of light

reflection

diffraction

refraction

absorbing

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When a wave hits a surface through which is CANNOT pass and bounces back, it undergoes

reflection

refraction

constructive interference

destructive interference

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EMS Test

40 questions

The image shows a mirror reflecting light. What wave behavior is shown by light wave C and E?

The diagram shows four thin beams of light interacting with a material. Which beam best shows absorption?

Points C & D on this image represent breaks in a dam that is holding water. Which type of wave behavior is represented by the water passing through the dam and why?

Clear glass is an example of a ____ material.

A piece of blue paper appears blue because the paper

A person standing waist-deep in a swimming pool appears to have short legs because of light

When a wave hits a surface through which is CANNOT pass and bounces back, it undergoes

When a bear sees a fish in the water, it uses practical experience to know exactly where the fish is actually located. The image of the fish appears in a different location because the light rays forming this image.

Seeing light shining beneath a closed door is an example of

Which of the following is the best example of diffraction?

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