Properties of Light
The speed of light is always the same number
False
Of the waves of the Visible spectrum which color has the longest wavelength?
Red
Radio waves are the same as sound waves. T/F?
False.
Which property breaks visible light into individual colors
dispersion
This type of wave causes skin cancer
Ultra-violet
What light waves are the only light we can see?
Visible light.
Which wave has the longest wavelength?
Radio Waves.
Which property is used to change the direction of light waves
reflection
Why is visible light not as dangerous as a microwave oven?
The microwave oven has a large amount of power contained in a small space
Visible light doesn't penetrate very deep into our skin
What visible light color has the shortest wavelength?
Violet.
This type of wave has the shortest wavelength.
Gamma Rays
Which property causing light to bend as it travels through a different material
Refraction
The longest waves of this type create warmth which you can feel on your skin.
Infrared Light
When white light shines through a _____, the white light is broken apart into the colors of the visible light spectrum.
Prism.
This type of wave is used in certain ovens to help cook our food.
Microwaves.
Light always travels in a straight line, within a specific material. T/F?
True
What is a form of energy which our sense of sight can detect.
Visible Light.
_____ vapor in the atmosphere can also break apart wavelengths creating a rainbow.
Water.
Bones and teeth absorb this type of wave.
X-Ray