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Which type of wave is characterized by the medium vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation?
Which type of wave is characterized by the medium vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation?
- Transverse wave (correct)
- Longitudinal wave
- Surface wave
- Electromagnetic wave
What term refers to objects that do not produce their own light?
What term refers to objects that do not produce their own light?
- Luminous
- Transparent
- Visible
- Non-luminous (correct)
Which type of radiation includes visible light, radio waves, gamma rays, and X-rays?
Which type of radiation includes visible light, radio waves, gamma rays, and X-rays?
- Microwave radiation
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation (correct)
- Infrared radiation
What is the process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another?
What is the process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another?
Which term describes material that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen?
Which term describes material that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen?
What is the rate per second of a vibration constituting a wave?
What is the rate per second of a vibration constituting a wave?
What is the angle of reflection?
What is the angle of reflection?
What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
What is total internal reflection?
What is total internal reflection?
Which mirror has a reflective surface that is recessed inward?
Which mirror has a reflective surface that is recessed inward?
What is the focal length of a lens or curved mirror?
What is the focal length of a lens or curved mirror?
What is a virtual image?
What is a virtual image?
