Light Test Review

What type of energy is visible light?

• Mechanical energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

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How does light travel?

• In straight lines

• In circular waves

• In transverse waves

• In zigzag patterns

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What is the term for the distance between two corresponding points on successive waves?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Velocity

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What can radiant energy be transformed into?

• Only mechanical energy

• Only electrical energy

• Thermal, mechanical, and electrical energy

• Only thermal energy

What is the purpose of constructing a model of a transverse wave?

• To label a wavelength, crest, and trough

• To measure the speed of light

• To calculate the energy of light

• To determine the color of light

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What is frequency?

• The speed of light

• The number of waves passing a point in a given time

• The color of light

• The energy of light

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What is the central idea about visible light?

• It is invisible

• It is a form of radiant energy that can be seen

• It is only found in space

• It is only a myth

What is the sum of the colors of the spectrum called?

• Black light

• White light

• Blue light

• Red light

Which material is an example of a translucent material?

• Clear plastic wrap

• Frosted glass

• Metal

• Wood

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What does the term 'translucent' indicate?

• No light passes through

• Some light passes through

• All light passes through

• Light is absorbed

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