Introduction to Light Properties Quiz
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What is light?

  • A form of electromagnetic waves (correct)
  • A form of sound energy
  • A form of thermal energy
  • A form of mechanical energy

What are extrinsic properties of light?

  • Diffusion, interference, and polarization
  • Frequency, amplitude, and wavelength
  • Scattering, dispersion, and absorption
  • Reflection, refraction, and diffraction (correct)

Which of the following is an intrinsic property of light?

  • Diffraction
  • Reflection
  • Amplitude (correct)
  • Refraction

What is reflection?

<p>The process by which light bounces off a surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation is visible to the human eye?

<p>Visible light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of reflection?

<p>The incident ray, normal line, and the reflected ray all lie in the same plane. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which light passes through a material and is bent?

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

When does the refracted ray bend away from the normal?

<p>When the speed of light in the second medium is faster than its speed in the first medium. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some uses of reflection in everyday life?

<p>Mirrors, solar panels, car headlights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule of refraction?

<p>The angle of refraction is always equal to the angle of incidence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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