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- 1. Multiple Choice
When scientists talk about white light, they are MOST likely referring to light that is
a 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.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich color of light is produced when all of the colors of visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum are combined?graywhiteblack
- 3. 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.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceVisible light is which type of wave?seismicmechanicallongitudinalelectromagnetic
- 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 of these colors of visible light has the shortest wavelength?redgreenvioletyellow
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these illustrates that sound waves can travel through a liquid?Voices can be heard as people speak to one another.Whales and porpoises signal each other by making sounds.Astronauts can’t hear each other in space unless they use a radio.Footsteps can be heard through the ceiling as someone walks on the roof.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAn echo is a sound wave that has beenabsorbed.refracted.scattered.reflected
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a source of sound?thermal energypotential energya vibrationa medium
- 10. Multiple Choice
Sound waves are _____.
longitudinal
transverse
partly longitudinal and partly transverse
sometimes longitudinal and sometimes transverse
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is transferred during the movement of a wave?
speed
mass
matter
energy
- 12. Multiple Choice
People tint their windows dark to encourage
transmission
absorption
reflection
transfusion
- 13. Multiple Choice
When light bounces off of a surface, it is called
reflection
absorption
transmission
- 14. Multiple Choice
Tsunamis have a large amount of energy because of their large
wavelength
amplitude
frequency
trough
- 15. Multiple Choice
What part of the wave is letter A
crest
trough
amplitude
wavelength
- 16. Multiple Choice
Light passes through glass windows because of
absorption
reflection
transmission
refraction
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic wave?
radio waves
sound waves
microwaves
ultraviolet waves
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?
sound wave
earthquake wave
radio wave
water wave
- 19. Multiple Choice
The amplitude of a wave is
the distance the wave moves in one second
the distance the wave moves in one time period of the wave
the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough
- 20. Multiple Choice
This picture shows a
longitudinal wave
electromagnetic wave
transverse wave
- 21. Multiple Choice
Point B is the
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
- 22. Multiple Choice
Based on this chart, sound waves travel the slowest through
water
lead
air
ice
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a way that waves interact with matter
waves can be reflected by matter
waves are affected by gravity
waves can be absorbed by matter
waves can bounce off of matter
- 24. Multiple Choice
Sound waves do NOT travel through a
solid
liquid
gas
empty space
- 25. Multiple Choice
You can see yourself in a mirror because light ___________ off the surface of the mirror
absorbs
reflects
transmits
- 26. Multiple Choice
A place where particles are far apart is called a
rarefaction
compression
crest
trough
- 27. Multiple Choice
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called
gamma rays
radio waves
visible light waves
- 28. Multiple Choice
The electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelength are called
infrared waves
ultraviolet waves
gamma rays
radio waves
- 29. Multiple Choice
What type of electromagnetic waves are used for both cooking and communication?
microwaves
gamma rays
ultraviolet waves
radio waves
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which two waves are used for medical imaging
gamma waves
radio waves
x-rays
microwaves
- 31. Multiple Choice
These types of waves are used in thermal imaging cameras and night vision goggles
microwaves
visible light
infrared waves
radio waves
- 32. Multiple Choice
Can transmit sound signals, but sound cannot be heard without a receiver
infrared waves
gamma waves
radio waves
microwaves
- 33. Multiple Choice
The only electromagnetic waves that we can see
visible light
infrared waves
radio waves
x ray waves
- 34. Multiple Choice
These waves are used for cell phone communication
microwaves
gamma rays
radio waves
infrared waves
- 35. Multiple Choice
Can cause sunburns and suntans
visible light
radio waves
gamma rays
ultraviolet waves
- 36. Multiple Choice
These waves have higher energy than any other electromagnetic waves
infrared
gamma
x-ray
ultraviolet
- 37. Multiple Choice
These waves have the lowest energy of all electromagnetic waves
gamma
x ray
radio
microwave
- 38. Multiple Choice
If an object is orange, what color is being absorbed?
orange
Red, yellow, and blue
All colors of the visible light spectrum EXCEPT orange
- 39. Multiple Choice
If an object is blue, what color is being reflected
blue
all colors of the visible light spectrum EXCEPT blue
white
black
- 40. Multiple Choice
A tool used to separate white light
magnifying glass
prism
flashlight
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct order of the Visible Light Spectrum from longest wavelength to the shortest
violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
yellow, orange, red, blue, green, indigo, violet
red, blue, orange, yellow, indigo, green, violet
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