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Chapter 13 8th Grade Physical Science Light

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Reflection of light waves from a smooth surface is ____.

a)

diffuse reflection

b)

irregular reflection

c)

mirror reflection

d)

regular reflection

2.

What wavelength of light is reflected from a red shirt?

a)

red

b)

green

c)

white

d)

all but red

3.

The primary pigment colors are ____.

a)

magenta, cyan, and yellow

b)

white and black

c)

red, blue, and green

d)

yellow, blue, and green

4.

An image of a distant object produced by the refraction of light through air layers of different densities is ____.

a)

a mirage

b)

a ghost image

c)

coherent

d)

incoherent

5.

The color ____ is produced by blending the three primary pigments.

a)

black

b)

cyan

c)

magenta

d)

white

6.

Fluorescent lightbulbs ____ than incandescent lights.

a)

produce more heat

b)

do not last longer

c)

are less expensive

d)

use less energy

7.

If light waves change speed when they pass from one medium into another, the light will be ____.

a)

separated

b)

reflected

c)

refracted

d)

diffused

8.

The primary light colors are ____.

a)

magenta, cyan, and yellow

b)

red, blue, and green

c)

white and black

d)

yellow, blue, and green

9.

A gas commonly used in lighting devices is ____.

a)

helium

b)

neon

c)

hydrogen

d)

green

10.

The color ____ is produced by blending the three primary colors of light.

a)

cyan

b)

black

c)

magenta

d)

white

11.

Waves vibrate in only one direction in ____.

a)

diffused light

b)

polarized light

c)

fluorescent light

d)

incoherent light

12.

Light of one wavelength that travels with its crests and troughs aligned is ____.

a)

coherent light

b)

florescent light

c)

polarized light

d)

diffused light

13.

Optical fibers rely on ____ for their efficiency.

a)

opaqueness

b)

coherent light

c)

diffuse reflection

d)

total internal reflection

14.

Lasers can be a part of all the following EXCEPT ____.

a)

optical scanners

b)

CD players

c)

wall clock

d)

surgical equipment