Light Practice

Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Visible light is which type of wave?

• seismic

• mechanical

• longitudinal

• electromagnetic

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The electromagnetic spectrum is described as a

• series of colors of the rainbow

• list of radioactive elements

• band of frequencies of light waves

• range of conductivity of metals

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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On the electromagnetic spectrum shown, which numbered position represents where the visible light spectrum is found?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum are different names for the same phenomenon.

• Visible light occupies about half of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Visible light is a narrow band in the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum have a small area of overlap.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which statement about the electromagnetic spectrum is accurate?

• Gamma waves travel faster than radio waves

• Ultraviolet waves make up the most of the spectrum

• X-rays travel slower than infrared waves

• Visible light waves are a small part of the spectrum

Students heated three objects to different temperatures during a classroom demonstration. Each object emitted light of a different color as shown below.

Object 1: blue light

Object 2: red light

Object 3: orange light

• Object 1, Object 2, Object 3

• Object 1, Object 3, Object 2

• Object 2, Object 1, Object 3

• Object 2, Object 3, Object 1

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following makes up the smallest region in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• radio waves

• infrared waves

• visible light

• gamma rays

Which of the following statements BEST describes visible light?

• Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

An apple appears red when struck by white light. This appearance is because the red light is reflected and the other colors are absorbed. What color will this apple appear to be when struck by blue light?

• black

• blue

• red

• white

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2