Light Energy Quiz

What is the form of light energy that allows us to see colors in a painting?

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

• Visible light

• X-ray light

What do we call the particles of light energy that travel in waves?

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Photons

• Protons

What is the term used to describe the number of waves passing by in one second?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Velocity

What does a painting absorb to show the colors we see?

• All colors of visible light

• Only red light

• Only blue light

• Only green light

Why do you see black if the lights go out in a room with no windows?

• Because there is no visible light

• Because the room is too big

• Because the walls are dark

• Because the floor is shiny

Which colors make up visible light in a rainbow?

• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

• Red, green, blue, black, white, pink

• Yellow, orange, purple, brown, gray, black

• Blue, green, yellow, red, white, black

What is needed to see distant planets and stars?

• A microscope

• A telescope

• A magnifying glass

• A camera

What is the role of the Keck Telescopes in Hawaii?

• To collect sound waves

• To collect visible light from distant objects

• To collect radio waves

• To collect infrared light