Quiz#2 Optics/EMS study guide

Which wave carries the lowest energy?

• A

• B

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Choose the 3 words that describe this metal bowl. (CHECK 3)

• Reflection

• Concave

• Lens

• Convex

• Mirror

The diagram below shows light interacting with an object. What is true of this blue object?

• This is a convex mirror reflecting light

• This is a concave mirror reflecting light

• This is a convex lens refracting light

• This is a concave lens refracting light

Which EMS wave frequency has less energy than visible light?

• Ultraviolet

• X-Ray

• Infrared

The diagram shows light interacting with an object. What is true of the blue object?

• This is a concave lens refracting light

• This is a concave mirror reflecting light

• This is a convex mirror refracting light

• This is a convex lens reflecting light

Why is this straw broken in the photo?

• Light is transmitted and spreads out when it hits a wave

• Light is reflected and bounces off the shiny fish scales

• Light is refracted and bends when it moves from air to water

• Because students made destructive choices

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When wavelength decreases, the energy level ____________.

• Stays the same

• Increases

• Decreases

• Becomes distorted

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List the wavelengths according to their energy level starting with the lowest (long wavelength) to the highest (shortest wavelength).

• Radio Gamma Ultraviolet Microwave XRay Visible Light Infrared

• Gamma Xray Ultraviolet Visible Light Infrared Microwave Radio

• Radio Microwave Infrared XRay Visible Light Ultraviolet Gamma

• Radio Microwave Infrared Visible Light Ultraviolet XRay Gamma

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__________ is a wave that sunglasses absorb so they don't hurt your eyes.

• Ultraviolet

• Radio

• Microwave

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The number of waves per second measures a wave's ______.

• speed

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

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