Chapter 10 Review

Which of the following is not an example of a mechanical wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Seismic wave

What type of wave is a light wave?

• A sound wave

• A seismic wave

• A electromagnetic wave

• A mechanical wave

Why is a light wave not considered a mechanical wave?

• A light wave is visible to humans.

• A light wave moves faster than most waves.

• A light wave does not have a wavelength.

• A light wave travels through the vacuum of space.

Which of the following are not a part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

• Gamma Rays

• Radio waves

• Magnetic waves

• x-rays

Gamma Rays are

• High energy

• Low energy

• Medium energy

• Just right

A light wave is considered to be an electromagnetic wave. But what other kind of wave is it?

• Surface wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

What is ultraviolet light

• Light that has more energy than regular light so we can't see it.

• Light that has less energy than regular light so we can't see it.

• Light that is only given off at night.

• Light that only All Might can see.

Can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space. 

• sound
• light

Makes you get sunburn. 

• x-ray
• visible
• ultraviolet

When light shines through a prism it creates a ________________

• colors
• ROY G. BIV
• spectrum
• electromagnetic wave