Properties of Visible Light

Which is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see?

• Visible light

• microwaves

• x-rays

• radio waves

The visible light spectrum can be separated into ____________.

• the types of waves

• the size of the particles

• different colors

• different types of energy

Why does an apple appear red?

• All colors are absorbed & none are reflected

• All colors are absorbed except for blue, which is reflected

• All colors are reflected and none are absorbed

• All colors are absorbed except for red, which is reflected

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Objects that ABSORB all colors of light will appear _______.

• white

• black

• multi-colored

• gray

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Light is a kind of.....

• reflection

• energy

• heat

• matter

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When a black brick is placed in direct sunlight, its temperature rises. This rise in temperature best demonstrates which of the following?

• The weight of the brick increases over time.

• The Sun exerts a magnetic force on the brick.

• Light energy from the Sun is absorbed by the brick.

• Mass from the Sun is transferred to the brick as heat.

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___________ is a form of energy that we can see with our eyes.

• Radio Waves

• Visible Light

• Ultraviolet

• Reflection

Which color corresponds to wavelength A?

• Red

• Violet

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

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What color has the shortest wavelength ?

• Red  

• Blue

• Violet

• Green

What color has the longest wavelength ?

• Orange

• Yellow

• Red

• Violet