Light and Optics Quiz Pt. 1

Name a technological application of light:

There are two ways of producing light. Name each one and describe how each type of light is made. Give an example of a device that uses each type.

Light moves along in waves. What is this type of wave called?

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Name six things that are made of electromagnetic waves. The first one is done for you. 1. Radio waves 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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So what, basically, is colour?

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How is laser light different from normal light? Give three differences:

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How can lasers be useful?

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What is a ray?

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Name the three different ways light interacts (shines) on a surface:

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Define the following three terms and give an example for each: 1. Transparent 2. Translucent 3. Opaque