Light Diffraction and Color Perception Quiz

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What is the function of a photometer?

  • Measuring light reflection
  • Measuring light transmission
  • Measuring light absorption
  • Measuring light intensity (correct)

Which instrument measures the absorption of monochromatic light by selecting a band from a spectrum?

  • Spectrophotometer (correct)
  • Diffraction grating
  • Prism
  • Photometer

What does transmittance (T) measure in the context of light?

  • Transmitted light (correct)
  • Absorbed light energy
  • Scattered light
  • Reflected light

According to Beer's law, how does absorbance vary with the concentration of a solution?

<p>Absorbance is inversely proportional to the concentration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does absorbance (A) measure in terms of monochromatic light in a sample?

<p>Light absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which surface is able to scatter light and produce a spectrum when cut with parallel grooves?

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

What is the main purpose of a spectrophotometer?

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

In molecular absorption, what does transmittance (T) represent?

<p>% of transmitted light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of relationship does Beer's law imply between concentration and absorbance?

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

What type of molecules absorb specific light energy in molecular absorption?

<p>Specific molecules or molecular compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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