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Which branch of physics studies the behaviour and properties of light?

  • Astrophysics
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Optics (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • What forms of electromagnetic radiation exhibit similar properties to light?

  • Infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, and gamma rays
  • X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves (correct)
  • Gamma rays, ultraviolet rays, and radio waves
  • Microwaves, X-rays, and gamma rays
  • Which model of light treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces?

  • Quantum optics
  • Wave optics
  • Physical optics
  • Geometric optics (correct)
  • What is the most common description of light used in practical optics?

    <p>Geometric optics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of effects does physical optics include that cannot be accounted for by geometric optics?

    <p>Diffraction and interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

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