Amplify Light Waves Vocab

a pattern that describes how energy is carried from one place to another is a ___

• wave

• wavelength

• light

• energy

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These graphs show the wavelength and amplitude of light coming from three lasers. Could any of these lasers be giving off a different type of light?

• Yes. Laser 2 could be giving off a different type of light because Laser 2 has a different wavelength than Lasers 1 and 3.

• Yes. Laser 3 could be giving off a different type of light because Laser 3 has a different amplitude than Lasers 1 and 2.

• No. All three lasers must be giving off the same type of light because all three are lasers.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through different mediums?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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Which device is used to amplify light waves in a laser?

• Prism

• Lens

• Mirror

• Optical cavity

What is the phenomenon where light waves spread out after passing through a narrow aperture?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Interference

Which of the following is a measure of the amount of light energy emitted per second?

• Luminous flux

• Luminous intensity

• Illuminance

• Luminance

What is the unit of frequency for light waves?

• Hertz

• Newton

• Joule

• Watt

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Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Violet

What is the principle behind the working of a magnifying glass?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Dispersion

Which law explains the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection?

• Snell's Law

• Newton's Law

• Law of Reflection

• Law of Refraction

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