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LIGHT TOP REVIEW QUESTIONS



 

 1. 

Electromagnetic waves are
a.
transverse
b.
longitudinal
 

 2. 

Which of the following terms correctly describes a microwave wave?
a.
transverse
b.
longitudinal
c.
electromagnetic     
d.
longitudinal and electromagnetic     
e.
transverse and electromagnetic
 

 3. 

Red, Green or Blue, which contains the highest photon energy?
a.
red
b.
green
c.
blue
 

 4. 

The complementary color of green is
a.
magenta
b.
yellow
c.
cyan
 

 5. 

The main difference between an infrared wave and an ultraviolet wave is its
a.
speed
b.
wavelength
c.
both A and B
d.
none of the above
 

 6. 

Which of these electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
a.
X-rays
b.
Light waves
c.
Radio waves
d.
Ultraviolet waves
e.
Infrared waves
 

 7. 

The speed of light in diamond is 1.24 x 108 m/s.  What is correct about the index of refraction of diamond
a.
it is 0
b.
it is less than 1
c.
it is equal to 1
d.
it is greater than 1
 

 8. 

If an object is located between the focal point and a converging lens, the image will be
a.
upright
b.
real
c.
smaller than the object
d.
all of the above
 

 9. 

When light rays form an image that is in front of the retina, it causes
a.
nearsightedness
b.
farsightedness
 

 10. 

Farsightedness is corrected with a
a.
concave lens
b.
convex lens
 



 
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