Understanding the Wave Nature of Light

Understanding the Wave Nature of Light

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a green laser used in the experiment?

Because it is the safest color to use.

Because green light is most visible to the human eye.

Because it is the cheapest option.

Because it is the only color available.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected outcome when the wire was placed in the path of the laser beam?

A completely dark screen.

A dark line down the center of the spot.

A rainbow pattern on the screen.

A bright spot with no shadow.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising result was observed on the screen when the wire was introduced?

The screen remained unchanged.

The spot turned into a rainbow.

The spot remained bright with bands on either side.

The spot disappeared completely.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the bright regions observed on the screen?

Destructive interference of light waves.

Absorption of light waves by the wire.

Constructive interference of light waves.

Reflection of light waves.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key takeaway from the demonstration regarding the nature of light?

Light cannot be observed directly.

Light is unaffected by obstacles.

Light has a wave nature.

Light behaves only as a particle.