Exploring Light Waves

What is a light wave?

• A light wave is an electromagnetic wave that is visible to the human eye.

• A light wave is a type of mechanical wave that travels through water.

• A light wave is a sound wave that can be heard by humans.

• A light wave is a particle that has mass and can be touched.

Can light waves travel through space?

• Yes, light waves can travel through space.

• Light waves require a medium to travel.

• Light waves cannot travel through space.

• Light waves are blocked by vacuum.

What do we call the speed of light?

• c (the speed of light)

• c2 (the speed of sound)

• s (speed of light in a vacuum)

• v (velocity of light)

Do light waves need a medium to travel?

• Light waves can only travel through water.

• Light waves require air to travel.

• No, light waves do not need a medium to travel.

• Light waves need a solid medium like glass to propagate.

What colors can light waves be?

• Pink, brown, gray, black

• White, silver, bronze, lavender

• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

• Cyan, magenta, teal, gold

What happens when light waves hit a mirror?

• Light waves are reflected back when they hit a mirror.

• Light waves are scattered in different directions by the mirror.

• Light waves pass through the mirror without any change.

• Light waves are absorbed by the mirror.

Can light waves bend?

• Yes, light waves can bend.

• Light waves are unaffected by gravity.

• No, light waves cannot bend.

• Light waves only travel in straight lines.

What is the name of the smallest unit of light?

• electron

• photon

• neutrino

• quark

How do we see things with light waves?

• We see things with light waves by having them enter our eyes, where they are converted into electrical signals and interpreted by the brain.

• We see things through the reflection of heat waves.

• We see things by feeling them with our hands.

• We see things with sound waves that vibrate in the air.

What is a rainbow made of?

• A rainbow is made of light, specifically a spectrum of colors.

• A rainbow is made of clouds and fog.

• A rainbow is made of solid colors.

• A rainbow is made of water droplets only.