Parts of a Light Wave

Which wave has the lowest wavelength?

• Red

• Violet

• Orange

• Green

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A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

• electromagnetic wave

• longitudinal wavy

• transverse wave

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Which part of a light wave determines its color?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a light wave?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

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Which part of a light wave is related to its brightness?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Which part of a light wave is measured in hertz (Hz)?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

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What happens to the wavelength of light as its frequency increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It doubles

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Which part of a light wave is responsible for its energy?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

What is the relationship between the speed, frequency, and wavelength of a light wave?

• Speed = Frequency + Wavelength

• Speed = Frequency - Wavelength

• Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

• Speed = Wavelength / Frequency

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