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WorksheetsLight and EM Radiation Test
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
T/F - Visible light is a form of radiation.
True
False
Which form of EM radiation has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than visible light?
radio waves
infrared
ultraviolet
microwaves
T/F - The color of a wave of visible light that we see depends on its wavelength.
True
False
What color of light has the longest wavelength?
Violet
Green
Yellow
Red
T/F - White light is a single measurable wavelength of light, just like red, blue, green, etc.
True
False
What determines the color of an opaque object?
The color of light it transmits.
The color of light it reflects.
The speed of light it emits.
What statement is true about an opaque white object?
The object absorbs all light that hits it.
The object reflects all light that hits it.
The object transmits all light that hits it.
What statement is true about an opaque black object?
The object absorbs all light that hits it.
The object reflects all light that hits it.
The object transmits all light that hits it.
When white light hits the grass, which of the following statements is true?
The grass absorbs green light.
The grass reflects white light.
The grass reflects green light
The grass transmits white light
T/F - This apple appears black because it absorbs blue light.
True
False
What determines the color of a transparent object?
The color of light it transmits.
The color of light it reflects.
The speed of light it emits.
If you looked at blueberries through a transparent red filter, what color would you see?
Blue
Red
White
Black
Which of the following describes visible light?
Includes all colors of the rainbow.
Has very long wavelengths.
Has very low frequency.
We cannot see it.
An object that creates its own light (sun, firefly) is called...
Non luminous
Luminous
An object that reflects light back (moon, mirror) is called...
Non luminous
Luminous
A material that does not let light through it is called...
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
Which of the following forms of electromagnetic wave has the WIDEST wavelength range?
microwave
radio wave
ultraviolet ray
x-ray
In the visible spectrum, which color has the LONGEST wavelength?
blue
green
violet
red
Which among the following electromagnetic waves has the SHORTEST wavelength?
infrared
microwave
x-ray
gamma ray
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum. What is the speed of an
electromagnetic wave in a vacuum?
3 x 108 m/s
3 x 108 m/s2
3 x 109 m/s
3 x 109 m/s2
What happens to the frequency of electromagnetic wave if its wavelength increases?
decreases
doubles
also increases
remains the same
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause sunburn?
infrared light
visible light
ultraviolet light
microwaves
The type of EM wave that is used to cook food. It has a higher frequency (and shorter wavelength) than radio waves.
radio
microwave
gamma
visible light
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat?
Radio Waves
Infrared Rays
Visible Light
Gamma Rays
These are the waves that are used absorbed by our bones and are used to create medical images.
visible light
gamma rays
x rays
microwaves
How does heat flow?
block R to block S
block S to block R
heat does not flow between them
How does heat flow?
object C to object D
object D to object C
heat does not flow between them
Hot water rises and cold water sinks. Is this:
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Stir frying vegetables is an example of
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
A spoon in a cup of hot soup becomes warmer
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
A hot air balloon rises because of
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
You feel the heat from a campfire
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
If something does not allow any light to pass through it, it is ______.
opaque
transparent
translucent
illuminating
If something allows all light to pass through it, it is classified as _______.
opaque
translucent
transparent
illuminating
If something allows only some light to pass through it, it is classified as ________.
opaque
translucent
transparent
illuminating
A prism is able to separate white light into its individual components by utilizing which of the following wave behaviors:
reflection
refraction
diffraction
speed
This behavior occurs when a light wave passes by a corner or through an opening or slit that is physically the approximate size of, or even smaller than, that light's wavelength, thus separating light by its various wavelengths.
diffraction
refraction
reflection
speed
Which of the following statements are true regarding electromagnetic radiation. (Choose all that apply.)
Light is one form of EM radiation.
EM radiation does not need a medium to travel.
EM radiation is made by electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to one another rapidly.
EM radiation cannot travel in space.
All EM radiation travels at the speed of _______.
light
sound
turtle
Superman
When light hits a flat surface, the angle of _____ will match the angle of reflection.
incident
normal
reflection
refraction
When light bounces off a rough, uneven surface, it will reflect in this way.
diffuse reflection
mirror reflection
specular reflection
no reflection occurs
This part of the eye is responsible for seeing color.
cones
rods
pupil
iris
This part of the eye is responsible for seeing black and white.
rods
cones
iris
pupil
Sight is the ability to see light.
True
False
Cooking sous vide utilizes this method of heat transfer.
conduction
convection
radiation
infrared
Cooking in a skillet utilizes this type of heat transfer.
conduction
convection
radiation
infrared
This type of UV radiation is responsible for wrinkles and aging.
UVA
UVB
This type of UV radiation is responsible for sunburns.
UVA
UVB
The velocity for all EM waves traveling through a vacuum is the same: 3.00 x 10^8 m/s
True
False
This heat transfer does not require a medium.
conduction
convection
radiation
Light absorbers, such as dyes and pigments, absorb frequencies from those that you see, while light emitters add frequencies to what you see.
True
False
If an object emits light waves, we say that it is...
luminous
illuminated
transparent
translucent
If an object reflects light that falls on it, we say it is...
luminous
illuminated
transparent
transluscent
Lampshades, frosted light bulbs, and fogged glass are examples of...
transparent materials
translucent materials
opaque materials
mirrors
Air, glass, and some plastics are examples of...
transparent materials
translucent materials
opaque materials
Filters can be constructed such that only light with the fields oscillating in a certain direction can pass through the filter. Light that has all its field oscillations in the same direction is said to be ______. (HINT: we use this technique in sunglasses)
polarized
oscillating
perpendicular
opposing
Light always travels in a straight line.
True
False
The reason why a pencil looks misaligned in a cup of water or a person's legs look shorter when they stand in water is due to
reflection
refraction
diffraction
oscillation
The reason spear fishermen have to aim a bit in front of and below where they see the fish is due to this wave behavior.
reflection
refraction
diffraction
mirroring
This wave behavior makes it possible for us to have lenses, magnifying glasses, prisms and rainbows.
refraction
diffraction
reflection
frequency
We are able to see this way because of the position and angle of our eyes.
3D
in color
up and down
side to side
I am so happy this is my very last regular physics test!!!!!
Yes!
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