Visible Light

What happens when light waves are absorbed by an object?

• The object becomes transparent.

• The object reflects all the light.

• The object's temperature may increase.

• The light waves pass through the object without any interaction.

Which of the following materials is most likely to transmit light?

• Opaque wood

• Clear glass

• Polished metal

• Thick curtains

What is the term for the bouncing back of light from a surface?

• Refraction

• Diffusion

• Reflection

• Absorption

How do we see the color of an object?

• By the color of light it absorbs.

• By the color of light it transmits.

• By the color of light it reflects.

• By the amplitude of light waves it emits.

What does the amplitude of a light wave determine?

• The speed of the light wave.

• The brightness of the light.

• The color of the light.

• The temperature of the light.

What does the frequency of a light wave affect?

• The brightness of the light.

• The speed of the light wave.

• The color of the light.

• The size of the light wave.

If an object appears blue, what color of light is it primarily reflecting?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What is the result when light passes through a transparent material?

• It is completely absorbed.

• It is completely reflected.

• It is scattered in all directions.

• It is transmitted with little absorption.

Which of the following is a consequence of high amplitude in light waves?

• Dimmer light

• Lower frequency

• Brighter light

• Change in color

What color does an object appear when it absorbs all colors of light?

• White

• Black

• Blue

• Red