What is a key characteristic of visible light as part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Characteristics and Behavior of Light

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It cannot reflect off objects.
It can only travel in curved paths.
It is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
It can travel in straight lines and reflect.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does light compare to sound in terms of wave behavior?
Light and sound both travel at the same speed in all materials.
Light and sound both require matter to travel.
Light and sound both travel in waves with specific wavelengths and frequencies.
Light and sound are both vibrations of particles.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fundamental difference between light and sound?
Sound can travel through space, unlike light.
Sound is a form of electromagnetic radiation, unlike light.
Light is given off by electrons, unlike sound.
Light is a vibration of particles, unlike sound.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of light energy?
It is emitted by neutrons.
It is emitted by electrons.
It is emitted by atoms as a whole.
It is emitted by protons.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light?
Gamma rays
Radio waves
Ultraviolet light
X-rays
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of electromagnetic wave has longer wavelengths than visible light?
Gamma rays
Infrared waves
Ultraviolet light
X-rays
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common characteristic of most sources that emit visible light?
They do not emit any other type of radiation.
They emit sound waves.
They also emit heat in the form of infrared rays.
They only emit visible light.
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