Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following transmits all colors of light?

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Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following absorbs all colors of light?

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Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following reflects all colors of light?

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Light from the Sun transfers solar energy to the Earth system. Sunlight travels to Earth as _______ waves.

• electromagnetic

• seismic

• sound

• water

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Which of the following situations would cause light to refract?

• traveling through a vacuum

• moving from air to water

• moving through the air

• passing from one glass block to another

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Which of the images best describes the absorption of light?

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Which of the images best describes the reflection of light?

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Scientists use electromagnetic waves to detect supernovas in space. Why are electromagnetic waves used instead of sound waves?

• Electromagnetic waves can travel in vacuums.

• Electromagnetic waves cannot be absorbed.

• Electromagnetic waves travel slower than sound waves.

• Electromagnetic waves are created by physical vibrations.

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How does light travel through a uniform medium?

• in an unpredictable course

• in a straight line

• in an angled path

• in a wave-like pattern

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What type of wave behavior is pictured above?

• Refraction
• Reflection
• Absorption
• Diffraction

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