EM Waves
Which has a greater frequency? Microwave or gamma ray?
Gamma Ray
The optical phenomena that are produced by the bending of light rays in the atmosphere where there are large temperature differences between the ground and air (often found in the desert).
Mirage
What does the variable p represent?
Object distance
If light is bouncing off of a rough surface (eg grass), would this be specular reflection or diffuse reflection.
Diffuse reflection
What is the symbol used for index of refraction?
n
What variable is used to represent image distance?
q
What variable is used to represent the speed of light?
c
This optical phenomena results in the separating of white light into its component colors and contributes to rainbows.
Dispersion
If the sign of the magnification M is positive, is the image virtual or real?
Real
The technical term for restricting the vibration of light to one direction (ie prevents glare from lake surface).
Polarization
Fiber optic cables are able to transmit information at the speed of light due to this phenomena.
Total internal reflection
Are images made by convex mirrors always larger or smaller than the original object?
Smaller
SI units for light intensity.
Candela
The optical phenomena where waves bend when they encounter an obstacle or an opening or slit.
Diffraction
Daily Double
Draw a ray of light refracting from one medium to another. Label the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction.