Light and Electromagnetic Radiation Quiz

What is light classified as due to vibrating electrical and magnetic fields in a wave?

• Sound waves

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Kinetic energy

• Gravitational waves

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is felt by the skin but not seen by the eye?

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet rays

• Infrared waves

• Visible light

Gamma rays are known for having the:

• Lowest frequency and energy

• Highest frequency and energy

• Same frequency as radio waves

• Lowest impact on human tissue

What happens when parallel light rays hit a bumpy surface?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Diffusion

• Refraction

What is the process called when light bends as it passes through a new medium?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Diffusion

• Refraction

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency/energy?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Violet

What property of clear water allows light to pass through it?

• It is opaque

• It is reflective

• It is transparent

• It is refractive

What is the function of the cones in the eye?

• They enable vision in low light conditions.

• They provide nutrients to the eye.

• They are responsible for sharp color vision in bright areas.

• They control the entry of light into the eye.

What part of the eye contains light-sensitive receptors?

• Iris

• Retina

• Lens

• Sclera

Which part of the eye adjusts based on light brightness?

• Cornea

• Optic Nerve

• Pupil

• Aqueous Humor