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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these colors of visible light has the shortest wavelength?redgreenvioletyellow
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe electromagnetic spectrum is the complete range of electromagnetic radiation ranging from radio waves to gamma rays. Which type of radiation in this spectrum is associated with observable colors such as red, green, and blue?gamma raysx-raysvisible lightradio waves
- 3. Multiple Choice
On the electromagnetic spectrum shown, which numbered position represents where the visible light spectrum is found?1234 - 4. Multiple ChoiceVisible light in the electromagnetic spectrumis a broad band within the spectrum.is a narrow band within the spectrum.makes up 50 percent of the spectrum.makes up more than 75 percent of the spectrum.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceLight waves are arranged in the electromagnetic spectrum bywavelength and brightness.speed and color.brightness and color.wavelength and frequency.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans sense without using equipment or technology?radio wavesvisible lightmicrowavesX-rays
- 7. Multiple ChoiceVisible light is which type of wave?seismicmechanicallongitudinalelectromagnetic
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes visible light?Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these describes a small range in the electromagnetic spectrum?gravityradiationelectricitylight
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich color of light is produced when all of the colors of visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum are combined?graywhiteblackbrown
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true about visible light?Humans cannot see any light from the electromagnetic spectrum.Visible light makes up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.Visible light has a frequency equal to that of gamma rays.Humans can see visible light only as white light.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe visible light spectrum can be subdivided according tothe types of waves.the sizes of particles.a range of colors.a type of energy.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following makes up the smallest region in the electromagnetic spectrum?radio wavesinfrared lightvisible lightgamma rays
- 14. Multiple ChoiceScientists use large optical telescopes to obtain information about the planets in the solar system. What wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation provide this information?gamma radiationinfrared radiationradio wavesvisible light
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes visible light?Visible light occupies most of the electromagnetic spectrum and requires a medium for travel.Visible light occupies most of the electromagnetic spectrum and can travel in a vacuum.Visible light occupies a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum and requires a medium for travel.Visible light occupies a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum and can travel in a vacuum.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceStudents heated three objects to different temperatures during a classroom demonstration. Each object emitted light of a different color as shown below.
Object 1: blue light
Object 2: red light
Object 3: orange light
Which list presents the objects in order from highest to lowest temperature?Object 1, Object 2, Object 3Object 1, Object 3, Object 2Object 2, Object 1, Object 3Object 2, Object 3, Object 1 - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about the electromagnetic spectrum is accurate?Gamma waves travel faster than radio waves.Ultraviolet waves make up most of the spectrumX-rays travel slower than infrared waves.Visible light waves are a small part of the spectrum.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen scientists talk about white light, they are mostlikely referring to light that isa combination of all of the colors in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.the unabsorbed refracted light produced by a black light.the narrow band corresponding to white light in the electromagnetic spectrum.a combination of all the types of electromagnetic radiation.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAn apple appears red when struck by white light. This appearance is because the red light is reflected and the other colors are absorbed. What color will this apple appear to be when struck by blue light?blackblueredwhite
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram below shows waves that areseismicmechanicallongitudinalelectromagnetic
- 21. Multiple ChoiceApproximately what percentage of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible light?more than 75%50%25%less than 10%
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the relationship between visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum?Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum are different names for the same phenomenon.Visible light occupies about half of the electromagnetic spectrum.Visible light is a narrow band in the electromagnetic spectrum.Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum have a small area of overlap.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe electromagnetic spectrum is described as aseries of colors of the rainbow.list of radioactive elements.band of frequencies of light waves.range of conductivity of metals.
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