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- 1. Poll
All electromagnetic radiation is light, but we can only see a small portion of this radiation. The visible light spectrum is the segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye can view. More simply, this range of wavelengths is called visible light. Typically, the human eye can detect wavelengths from 380 to 700 nanometers.
Cone-shaped cells in our eyes act as receivers tuned to the wavelengths in this narrow band of the spectrum. Other portions of the spectrum have wavelengths too large or too small and energetic for the biological limitations of our perception.
I don't get it.
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- 2. Multiple Choice
What type of wave does a light wave resemble?
Transverse wave
Compressional wave
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: Humans can see all segments of the electromagnetic spectrum.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the saying that can help you remember the order of the visible spectrum?
ROYGBIV
RYOBIVG
ROYBVIG
RIBYOVG
- 5. Multiple Choice
A prism can be used to...
separate visible light into colors
make a beam of light brighter
measure the speed of light
make UV light visible
- 6. Multiple Choice
What color of light has the longest wavelength?
red
green
yellow
violet
- 7. Multiple Choice
What color of light has the shortest wavelength?
red
indigo
yellow
violet
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does this apple look red?
The apple reflects red light and absorbs all other colors
The apple absorbs red light and reflects all other colors
The apple reflects all the light shinning on it
The apple is red because we see that color.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which color REFLECTS all wavelengths of light?
Red
Black
White
Pink
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which color ABSORBS all wavelengths of light?
Red
Black
White
Pink
- 11. Multiple Choice
What wave behavior allows the human eye to see color?
Interference
Refraction
Diffraction
Reflection
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