Understanding Light: Reflection, Absorption, and Transmission

What model describes light as electromagnetic waves propagating through space?

• String model

• Quantum model

• Wave model

• Particle model

Which of the following is NOT a property of electromagnetic waves?

• Mass

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

In the ray model of light, how does light travel?

• In circular paths

• In zigzag patterns

• In straight lines

• In curved lines

Why does an apple appear red when illuminated by white light?

• It emits red light

• It reflects all colors except red

• It absorbs red light and reflects others

• It reflects red light and absorbs others

What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

• It is converted to thermal energy

• It disappears completely

• It is converted to sound energy

• It is reflected back

What happens to light when it passes through a glass of water?

• It disappears

• It changes color

• It travels in a straight line

• It bends

What causes the bending of light when it passes through different media?

• The light gets reflected

• The color of light changes

• The speed of light changes

• The light gets absorbed

What is the main reason we see distorted images when looking through water?

• Light is absorbed by water

• Light bends as it exits water

• Light is reflected by water

• Light changes color in water

How do raindrops create rainbows?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By emitting colored light

• By absorbing sunlight

• By acting as prisms and separating light

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used for imaging bones?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared light

• X-rays

• Visible light