SOL Review PS .7 Level 3

How does the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation affect its energy?

• Longer wavelengths have more energy.

• Shorter wavelengths have more energy.

• Wavelength does not affect energy.

• Energy is the same for all wavelengths.

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Plan an experiment to demonstrate how different materials affect the transmission of radiant energy.

• Use a single material and measure temperature change.

• Use multiple materials and measure temperature change for each.

• Use a thermometer to measure air temperature.

• Use a light bulb to observe light intensity.

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Which of the following best explains why ultraviolet light can cause sunburn, but visible light does not?

• Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than visible light.

• Ultraviolet light has a shorter wavelength and more energy than visible light.

• Visible light is absorbed by the atmosphere.

• Visible light is reflected by the skin.

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Design a model to show how electromagnetic waves can be used to transmit information.

• Use a diagram to show sound waves.

• Create a chart of different wave frequencies.

• Develop a diagram showing radio waves transmitting signals.

• Use a graph to show wave speed.

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What reasoning supports the use of infrared cameras in night vision technology?

• Infrared waves have the longest wavelength.

• Infrared waves can detect heat emitted by objects.

• Infrared waves are visible to the human eye.

• Infrared waves travel faster than other waves.

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Explain how the frequency of a wave is related to its energy.

• Higher frequency means lower energy.

• Higher frequency means higher energy.

• Frequency does not affect energy.

• Energy is inversely proportional to frequency.

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Plan a method to compare the energy of different types of electromagnetic radiation.

• Use a prism to separate light into colors.

• Measure the temperature change caused by each type.

• Use a mirror to reflect light.

• Measure the speed of each type of radiation.

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation is most likely to be used in medical imaging?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet light

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How can the concept of wave-particle duality be used to explain the behavior of light?

• Light behaves only as a wave.

• Light behaves only as a particle.

• Light can exhibit properties of both waves and particles.

• Light does not exhibit wave-particle duality.

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Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the refraction of light.

• Shine a flashlight on a mirror.

• Pass light through a glass of water and observe the bending.

• Use a magnifying glass to focus light.

• Use a prism to reflect light.

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