In which case would you be unable to see a reflection?

The reflecting surface is rough.

The object being reflected has no color.

The reflecting surface is a liquid instead of a solid.

The light rays bounce off the reflecting surface in a single direction.

Which statement best explains what light does when it shines on a mirror?

Light strikes the mirror and is reflected by the mirror at the same angle.

Light passes through and is reflected by the mirror.

The subject's eyes see an exact replica in the mirror.

Light strikes the mirror and is reflected poorly because of its rough surface.

Why do you see a distorted image in a curved mirror?

Not all of the reflected light is directed toward yours eyes.

Human eyes cannot see curved light.

Curved mirrors reflect less light.

Some light slides along the glass, and some light bounces off the glass.

Why does a ripe banana appear yellow?

The yellow light is stronger than any other light, causing the human eye to see the banana as yellow.

The yellow light is reflected toward the eye while all other colors of light are absorbed by a banana.

The light diffracts as it passes around the edge of the banana, causing its surface to appear yellow.

All other colors of light are reflected from the banana's surface, but the yellow light stays in the banana.

Why are white clothes cooler than black clothes on a bright, hot day?

White clothes absorb less energy because white reflects all light.

White clothes are less opaque than black clothes.

White clothes absorb more energy because white reflects light.

White clothes let light pass through, but black clothes heat up as light bounces off of them.

Which sentence explains accurately what happens to light waves in a mirror?

Light waves strike the surface of the mirror and are reflected in one new direction.

Light waves strike the surface of the mirror and are reflected in many directions.

Some light waves pass through the mirror while some light waves are reflected in a new direction.

Why would a mirror that reflected light in a crooked line be undesirable?

The image would be hard to see.

The image would be without color.

The mirror would change the image.

The crooked lines would be visible and would distract the viewer.

Which of the following gives the best description of the information you will find in most diagrams of the electromagnetic spectrum?

a range of light waves arranged by wavelengths and frequencies

various human uses of radio waves

the colors of the rainbow organized from red to violet

numerous objects and devices organized by the decibel level of the sounds they make

Which of the following is an accurate statement about reflection?

An image can be reflected by a solid surface or a liquid surface.

A mirror absorbs as well as reflects light waves.

A prism is used to reflect all of the colors of light.

Reflection can occur whether light is present or not.

Why is a ruler needed to make a realistic diagram of the way a mirror reflects light?

Showing the path of light waves requires straight lines.

Measuring light waves requires precision.

It is impossible to measure light without a ruler.

Tools of measurement are needed to analyze any aspect of light.

Select the true statement.

Black is when a material absorbs all the light.

White is when a material absorbs all the light.

Select the true statement.

White is a reflection of all visible light.

Black is a reflection of all visible light.

Test Light

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Charles Martinez

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Light energy is also called

frequency

electromagnetic spectrum

wavelength

radiation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a straight line that represents the path of light?

ray

beam

wavelength

crest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a group of parallel rays?

wavelength

beam

electromagnetic spectrum

sunlight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the number of waves passing a given point every second?

frequency

wavelength

sunlight

ray

What characteristic of light is based on the fact that light waves do not need matter to transmit energy?

Light spreads in all directions

Light can travel through a vacuum.

Light travels in straight lines from its source.

Light travels faster than anything else in the universe.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes laser light different from light from a common bulb

Laser light is more powerful and precise.

Laser light is used in toys as well as tools.

Laser light is used in factories and metal shops.

Laser light transmits energy perpendicular to its forward motion.

What waves are transmitted by a television remote control device?

radio waves

infrared waves

X-ray waves

microwaves

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42 questions

Light energy is also called

What is a straight line that represents the path of light?

What is a group of parallel rays?

What is the number of waves passing a given point every second?

What characteristic of light is based on the fact that light waves do not need matter to transmit energy?

What makes laser light different from light from a common bulb

What waves are transmitted by a television remote control device?

In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum do the colors of the rainbow appear?

What instrument can be found in cameras, DVD players, and photocopiers?

In which case would you be unable to see a reflection?

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