Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light Types
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Which type of light is generated by a chemical reaction?

  • Chemiluminescence (correct)
  • LED
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • What occurs when the primary colors of light are combined?

  • They produce secondary colors
  • They produce no light
  • They produce black
  • They produce white light (correct)
  • Which two primary colors combine to create the secondary color Yellow?

  • Red and Blue
  • Blue and Green
  • Red and Green (correct)
  • Red and Violet
  • What type of objects do not generate their own light?

    <p>Non-luminous objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does True Colour refer to?

    <p>The color of an object under white light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary color of light?

    <p>Green (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of light is produced when argon gas and mercury react in a bulb?

    <p>Fluorescent light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when pigments combine?

    <p>They produce black (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary colors used in the magenta, cyan, and yellow printer for color printing?

    <p>Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the effect of shining white light on a cyan surface?

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    What is a key characteristic of opaque materials?

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    What defines a plane mirror?

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    What happens when complementary colors are mixed together?

    <p>They create white light. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a converging mirror?

    <p>It bends light inwards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are governments promoting the switch from incandescent bulbs to fluorescent or LED lights?

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    Which type of light-sensitive cells in the eye are responsible for color vision?

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    What type of image does a plane mirror produce?

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    What properties are described by the acronym SALT when discussing images?

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    In a concave mirror, what type of image is formed when the object is placed closer than the focal point?

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    What type of reflection occurs on a freshly waxed car's surface?

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    What is a characteristic of a diverging mirror?

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    Which of the following is NOT a use for converging mirrors?

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    What angle is between the reflective ray and the normal in this context?

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    Which of these images is correctly identified as virtual?

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    Luminous objects are those that do not generate their own light.

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    The secondary color cyan is produced by combining blue and green light.

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    Incandescent lights are known for being very energy efficient.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemiluminescence occurs due to a chemical reaction that produces light.

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    When the primary colors of light are combined, they produce black light.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-luminous objects can reflect light, allowing us to see them.

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    The primary colors of light are yellow, magenta, and cyan.

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    Fluorescent lights use a chemical reaction to produce light efficiently.

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    A plane mirror produces an image that is both upright and the same size as the object.

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    A converging mirror is also known as a convex mirror.

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    Cyan light will absorb red and reflect blue and green.

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    Fluorescent bulbs are less efficient than incandescent bulbs.

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    Mixing red and yellow light results in a complementary color of green.

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    White light is a mixture of all three primary colors of light.

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    Transparent materials allow no light to pass through, making objects behind them invisible.

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    When white light passes through a transparent filter, it appears white.

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    A diverging mirror is a concave mirror that produces an inverted image.

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    The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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    A plane mirror produces a real image that is smaller than the object.

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    Converging mirrors, like shaving mirrors, create virtual images.

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    The acronym SALT stands for Size, Attitude, Location, and Type when discussing images.

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    A convex mirror produces images that are upright and located behind the mirror.

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    Regular reflection occurs when light rays bounce off rough surfaces.

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    An angle of incidence of 37 degrees will result in a reflective angle also of 37 degrees.

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    Flashcards

    Luminous objects

    Objects that produce their own light.

    Non-luminous objects

    Objects that do not produce their own light; they reflect light.

    Primary colors of light

    Red, green, and blue; combine to create other colors.

    Secondary colors of light

    Magenta, yellow, and cyan; combinations of two primary colors.

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    White light

    Visible light that includes all colors of the spectrum.

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    Electromagnetic Spectrum

    A range of energy waves that travel at the speed of light.

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    Incandescent light

    Light produced by heating a material, like a wire, to produce light.

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    True Colour

    Colour of an object under white light without filters.

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    What are the primary colors used in printing?

    Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow (CMY) are the primary colors used in printing. These colors, when combined, can create a wide range of other colors.

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    What are cones in the eye?

    Cones are light-sensitive cells in the eye responsible for color vision. There are three types of cones: red, green, and blue. Each type of cone is most sensitive to a specific color.

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    What color does a yellow pigment reflect?

    A yellow pigment reflects yellow light and absorbs the other colors (blue and red) in white light.

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    What is a complementary color?

    Complementary colors are pairs of colors that, when mixed together, create white or gray light. They are opposite each other on the color wheel. For example, blue and yellow are complementary colors.

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    Transparent

    A material is transparent if it allows most light to pass through it. The object beyond the transparent material is clearly visible.

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    Translucent

    A material is translucent if it allows some light to pass through it, but the object beyond is blurry or indistinct.

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    Opaque

    A material is opaque if it does not allow any light to pass through it. The object beyond the opaque material is completely invisible.

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    Why are governments encouraging the use of fluorescent and LED lights?

    Fluorescent and LED lights are more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs. This means they consume less energy to produce the same amount of light.

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    Diverging mirror

    A mirror that spreads out light rays, causing them to diverge. It is also known as a convex mirror. It always creates virtual images.

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    SALT

    An acronym describing the important characteristics of an image produced by a mirror: Size, Attitude, Location, Type.

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    How is an image in a plane mirror related to the object?

    An image in a plane mirror is the same size as the object, virtual, and laterally inverted. It appears to be behind the mirror.

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    Angle of Incidence

    The angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence.

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    What does a freshly waxed car produce?

    A freshly waxed car produces a regular reflection, where parallel light rays are reflected parallel.

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    What can you infer about an image that is upside down and real?

    The image is being formed by a converging mirror (concave mirror).

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    What are diverging mirrors used for in real life?

    Diverging mirrors are used in applications like car side mirrors, security mirrors in stores, and surveillance cameras.

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    What are converging mirrors used for in real life?

    Converging mirrors are used in applications like shaving mirrors, headlights, telescopes, and solar furnaces.

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    Luminous vs. Non-luminous

    Luminous objects produce their own light (examples: sun, light bulb). Non-luminous objects reflect light from other sources (examples: moon, a table).

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    Types of Light

    Incandescent - heat-based light (inefficient). Fluorescent - gas reaction causing light (efficient, contains mercury). LED - semiconductor light (highly efficient, low heat). Chemiluminescence - light from chemical reaction. Bioluminescence - light produced by organisms.

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    Pigment Mixing

    Unlike light, pigments are subtractive. When pigments (like paints) are mixed, they absorb light and appear darker. Combining primary pigments (cyan, magenta, yellow) results in black.

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    Regular Reflection

    Occurs when parallel light rays strike a smooth surface and reflect back parallel to each other.

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    What colors are used in printing?

    Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow (CMY) are the primary colors used in printing. These colors, when combined, create a wide range of other colors.

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    Complementary Colors

    Complementary colors are pairs of colors that, when mixed together, create white or gray light. They are opposite each other on the color wheel. For example, blue and yellow are complementary colors.

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    Why are fluorescent and LED lights preferred?

    Fluorescent and LED lights are more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs. This means they consume less energy to produce the same amount of light and last longer.

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    What is a diverging mirror?

    A diverging mirror, also known as a convex mirror, is curved outwards. It spreads out light rays, making them diverge.

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    What does SALT stand for?

    SALT stands for Size Attitude Location Type. It describes the characteristics of an image formed by a mirror.

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    Image in a plane mirror

    The image in a plane mirror is the same size as the object, virtual, and laterally inverted. Meaning it's flipped horizontally.

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    Concave Mirror

    A concave mirror curves inwards, like the inside of a spoon. It converges light rays, creating real images when the object is far away.

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    Converging Mirror Uses

    Converging mirrors are used in applications such as shaving mirrors, headlights, telescopes, and solar furnaces.

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    Diverging Mirror Uses

    Diverging mirrors are used in applications such as side mirrors on cars, security mirrors in stores, and surveillance cameras.

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    Study Notes

    Electromagnetic Spectrum

    • Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays are types of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • Visible light is part of the spectrum, and its colours are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (Roy G Biv).

    Luminous vs. Non-Luminous Objects

    • Luminous objects generate their own light (e.g., sun, light bulbs, fireflies).
    • Non-luminous objects do not generate light but can reflect light from other sources (e.g., moon reflecting sunlight).

    Types of Light

    • Incandescent: Copper coil wires heat up to produce light (less efficient).
    • Fluorescent: Argon gas and mercury react in a coated bulb (more efficient but contains mercury).
    • LED (Light Emitting Diode): Very efficient and generates little heat (e.g., Christmas lights).
    • Chemiluminescence: Chemical reactions produce light.
    • Bioluminescence: Organisms produce their own light (e.g., fireflies, jellyfish).

    Primary Colors of Light

    • Red, green, and blue combine to create white light.

    Secondary Colors of Light

    • Red + Blue = Magenta
    • Red + Green = Yellow
    • Blue + Green = Cyan

    True Color

    • The color of an object as seen under white light.

    Combining Primary Colors of Light

    • Combining primary colors of light creates white light.

    Combining Secondary Colors of Light

    • Combining secondary colors of light creates white light because secondary colors are made up of primary colors.

    Types of Mirrors

    Plane Mirrors

    • Flat mirrors that produce upright, virtual images of the same size as the object. The image is the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.

    Concave Mirrors

    • Mirrors that curve inwards and produce different types of images, based on the object's position relative to the mirror.

    Convex Mirrors

    • Mirrors that curve outwards and produce smaller, upright, virtual images. The image is always behind the mirror.

    Mirror Uses

    • Shaving mirrors
    • Head mirrors
    • Ophthalmoscopes
    • Astronomical telescopes
    • Headlights
    • Solar furnaces
    • Side mirrors (cars)
    • Security mirrors

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