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Light (Electromagnetic Spectrum) Test

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Light can behave as a stream of moving particles and as moving electromagnetic:

a)

needles

b)

nuclear particles

c)

waves

d)

magnets

2.

The distance between similar points on two waves is the:

a)

wavelength

b)

frequency

c)

spectrum

d)

photon

3.

The range of electromagnetic waves is called the electromagnetic:

a)

spectrum

b)

space

c)

breaking point

d)

x-ray

4.

The process of separating white light into its individual colors is:

a)

dispersion

b)

downloading

c)

refraction

d)

illumination

5.

A curved piece of glass through which light passes is a:

a)

sundial

b)

lens

c)

window

d)

mirror

6.

Light is essential for life.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Light can travel as electromagnetic waves or as moving particles.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Light travels at a relatively slow speed.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Our eyes can see most of the light in the electromagnetic spectrum.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Energy packed particles in light are called:

a)

bulbs

b)

photons

c)

illuminators

d)

energizers

11.

Different types of electromagnetic waves have different:

a)

wavelengths

b)

photons

c)

colors

d)

sound

12.

White light from the sun makes up this type of spectrum

a)

thermal

b)

invisible

c)

visible

d)

electromagnetic

13.

The process of light bouncing off an object.

a)

lens

b)

reflection

c)

light

14.

Eyeglasses are made up of:

a)

mirrors

b)

contacts

c)

lenses

15.

A type of energy.

a)

reflection

b)

light

c)

lens