Test Reviw: Light

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through a prism?

• Dispersion
• Diffraction
• Reflection
• Refraction

What type of lens is thinner in the middle than at the edges?

• Concave lens
• Biconvex lens
• Convex lens
• Plano-concave lens

What is the effect of a concave lens on light rays?

• It converges light rays
• It absorbs light rays
• It reflects light rays
• It diverges light rays

What type of wave is light classified as?

• Electromagnetic wave
• Sine wave
• Mechanical wave
• Sound wave

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Which type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges?

• Concave lens
• Biconcave lens
• Plano-convex lens
• Convex lens

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What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference
• Reflection

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What is the purpose of a lens in optical devices?

• To reflect light
• To focus or disperse light
• To absorb light
• To generate light

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How does the wavelength of light affect its color?

• All wavelengths appear white
• Different wavelengths correspond to different colors
• Only short wavelengths appear red
• Wavelength has no effect on color

Which of the following is an example of a convex lens?

• Diverging lens
• Magnifying glass
• Concave mirror
• Pinhole camera

What is the result of constructive interference?

• Decreased amplitude
• No change
• Phase shift
• Increased amplitude

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