Theories of Light and Vision

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What is the term for the property of light traveling in straight lines?

  • Rectilinear propagation (correct)
  • Non-luminous objects
  • Luminous sources
  • Electromagnetic radiation

What is the speed of light when traveling through empty space?

  • 5.00x10^8 m/s
  • 2.00x10^8 m/s
  • 4.00x10^8 m/s
  • 3.00x10^8 m/s (correct)

What is the term for objects that make their own light?

  • Rectilinear propagation
  • Non-luminous objects
  • Luminous sources (correct)
  • Electromagnetic radiation

What is the definition of light?

<p>Visible energy transferred through electromagnetic radiation (A)</p>
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What is required for light to travel?

<p>No medium (C)</p>
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What is the majority of the electromagnetic spectrum?

<p>Invisible radiation (B)</p>
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What is the range of electromagnetic waves that the human eye can detect?

<p>Visible Light (A)</p>
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Which type of radiation is used in medical imaging to detect broken bones and teeth?

<p>X-rays (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of using ultraviolet light in food and water?

<p>To kill bacteria (A)</p>
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What is the acronym used to remember the colours of the visible spectrum?

<p>ROYGBIV (A)</p>
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Which type of radiation is used in astronomy to study the chemical composition of celestial bodies?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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What is the range of colours that make up the visible spectrum?

<p>Seven distinct colours (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of using gamma rays in cancer treatment?

<p>To kill cancer cells (D)</p>
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What is the type of radiation used in microwave ovens?

<p>Microwaves (D)</p>
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