Light: Properties, Behaviour, and Applications - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which scientist is known for their significant contributions to the study of light and optics?

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Charles Darwin

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Marie Curie

Question 2

How are light-based technologies used in medicine and healthcare? Provide examples of their applications in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery.

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Light-based technologies are employed for a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical purposes in medicine and healthcare.

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Light-based technologies are primarily used for diagnostic purposes, such as X-rays and MRI scans.

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Light-based technologies are used in surgeries to enhance visualization and precision, but they have no therapeutic applications.

Question 3

What are the benefits and difficulties of using lasers and fiber optics in optical communication?

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One benefit of using lasers in optical communication is that they can send data over long distances with high bandwidth.

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A difficulty with using fiber optics in optical communication is the need to strengthen the signal over long distances.

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Lasers and fiber optics are only used for short-distance optical communication.

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There are no benefits to using lasers and fiber optics in optical communication compared to traditional copper cables.

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a property of light?

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It has mass

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It can travel through a vacuum

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It can be reflected and refracted

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It travels at a constant speed in a given medium

Question 5

When light passes from one material to another, it can change its direction and speed. This is known as what?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Absorption

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Dispersion

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a property of light?

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Light has a mass.

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Light travels in straight lines.

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Light can be reflected.

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Light has energy.

Question 7

What is the process by which light bounces off a surface?

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Scattering

Question 8

What is the unit of measurement for the intensity of light?

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Candela

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Kelvin

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Lux

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Hertz

Question 9

What range of colors can humans see?

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Visible spectrum

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All colors

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Rainbow colors

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Ultraviolet colors

Question 10

Which one is NOT a type of light?

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Sound waves

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Visible light

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Infrared light

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Ultraviolet light

Question 11

Which device uses the principles of light reflection?

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Mirror

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Telescope

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Microscope

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Prism

Question 12

Which material is opaque?

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Wood

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Clear glass

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Tinted glass

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Water

Question 13

Which process is used to produce a rainbow?

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Dispersion

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Polarization

Question 14

What is the unit of measurement for the speed of light?

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Metres per second

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Kilometres per hour

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Miles per hour

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Centimetres per second

Question 15

Which scientist made significant contributions to our understanding of the properties of light?

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Marie Curie

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Charles Darwin

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a property of light?

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Light has mass.

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Light travels in a straight line.

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Light can be reflected.

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Light is a form of energy.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?

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Sound waves

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

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Ultraviolet radiation

Question 18

What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

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299,792,458 meters per second

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186,000 miles per second

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340 meters per second

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1,079,252,849 kilometers per hour

Question 19

What is the process by which light changes direction when it passes through a small opening or around an obstacle?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Dispersion

Question 20

Which of the following colors has the longest wavelength?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Violet

Question 21

What is the principle behind the use of fiber optic cables?

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Total internal reflection

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Dispersion

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Diffraction

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Refraction

Question 22

What is the key difference between a translucent object and an opaque object?

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A translucent object allows part of the light to pass through, while an opaque object blocks all light.

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An opaque object allows part of the light to pass through, while a translucent object blocks all light.

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A translucent object is completely see-through, while an opaque object is not.

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An opaque object is completely see-through, while a translucent object is not.

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a type of light?

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Sound waves

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Visible light

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Infrared light

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X-rays

Question 24

What typically happens when light strikes a smooth, flat surface like a mirror?

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It is reflected and bounces off.

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It is absorbed and disappears.

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It is transmitted and continues in a straight line.

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It is refracted and bends.

Question 25

What is the primary cause of a rainbow?

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Refraction of light

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Reflection of light

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Absorption of light

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Emission of light

Question 26

What is the main difference between a convex lens and a concave lens?

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Convex lenses converge light rays, while concave lenses diverge light rays.

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A convex lens is thicker in the middle, while a concave lens is thinner in the middle.

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A concave lens is thicker in the middle, while a convex lens is thinner in the middle.

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Concave lenses converge light rays, while convex lenses diverge light rays.

Question 27

What is the SI unit for measuring the intensity of light?

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Candela

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Lumen

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Watt

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Volt

Question 28

What happens when light strikes a transparent object?

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It is refracted.

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It is absorbed.

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It is reflected.

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It is scattered.

Question 29

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Violet

Question 30

Which of the following materials is opaque?

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Paper

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Glass

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Water

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Air

Question 31

Which factor does NOT affect the speed of light?

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The intensity of the light

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The medium it travels through

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The temperature of the medium

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The wavelength of the light

Question 32

Which statement accurately describes a property of light?

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Light can travel through a vacuum.

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Light possesses mass.

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Light is solely a particle.

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Light is solely a wave.

Question 33

When light enters a different material, what properties may change?

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Both its speed and direction

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Neither its speed nor direction

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Only its speed

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Only its direction

Question 34

Which type of mirror produces an image that is the same size as the object?

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Plane mirror

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Concave mirror

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Convex mirror

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Cylindrical mirror

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a source of light?

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A book

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The Sun

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A light bulb

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A laser pointer

Question 36

What is the term for the process of separating white light into its component colors?

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Dispersion

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Absorption

Question 37

Which of the following is not a type of light?

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Radio waves

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Visible light

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Ultraviolet light

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Infrared light

Question 38

What happens to the speed of light when it passes from air into water?

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It decreases.

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It increases.

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It stays the same.

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It is impossible to say without more information.

Question 39

Which colour of light has the longest wavelength?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 40

What do we call the bouncing back of light from a surface?

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Absorption

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Transmission

Question 41

Which of the following is not a natural source of light?

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Light bulbs

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The sun

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Stars

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Fire

Question 42

What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

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300,000 kilometres per second

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340 metres per second

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186,000 miles per hour

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Varies depending on the medium

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of refraction?

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Light passing through a prism

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Seeing your reflection in a mirror

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A rainbow

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A shadow

Question 44

What is the angle of incidence equal to during a normal incidence?

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0°

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30°

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45°

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90°

Question 45

Which colour of light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 46

What is the process by which light changes direction when it enters a new material called?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Polarisation

Question 47

What is the phenomenon called when light bends around the edge of an object?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 48

Which device converts light energy into electrical energy?

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Solar cell

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Photodiode

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Light-emitting diode

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Transistor

Question 49

Classify the following as a type of light or not: Ultraviolet light

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Yes, it is light

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No, it is not light

Question 50

Which factor influences the speed of light?

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Medium it travels through

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Temperature

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Wave frequency

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Distance from Earth

Question 51

What phenomenon describes light changing direction as it enters a different material?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Absorption

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Diffraction

Question 52

Which colour of visible light has the longest wavelength?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Violet

Question 53

What is the SI unit for measuring light intensity?

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Lux

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Candela

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Lumen

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Watt

Question 54

Which statement about light is incorrect?

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It has mass

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It can travel through a vacuum

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It can be reflected

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It travels at a constant speed in a vacuum

Question 55

How is light produced?

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When energy is released in the form of electromagnetic waves

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When objects reflect light

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When objects absorb light

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When objects refract light

Question 56

The numerical value for the speed of light in a vacuum is:

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299,792,458 m/s

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300,000 km/s

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186,282 mi/s

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1,080,000,000 km/hr

Question 57

Which of these is an example of how light can be used to communicate?

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Fibre-optic cables

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Radio waves

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Sound waves

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Water waves

Question 58

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

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Scattering

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Absorption

Question 59

Which device is used to focus light?

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Lens

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Prism

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Mirror

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Telescope

Question 60

Which material allows light to pass through it easily?

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Plastic wrap

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Wood

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Metal

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Brick

Question 61

What is the term for the bending of light around the edges of an object?

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Diffraction

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Interference

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Reflection

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Polarization

Question 62

Which type of light has the shortest wavelength?

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared radiation

Question 63

What is the term for the separation of white light into a range of colours?

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Dispersion

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Reflection

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Absorption

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Refraction

Question 64

Which of the following is not a characteristic of light?

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Mass

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Speed

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Frequency

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Wavelength