16 Questions
What is light?
A kind of energy that travels in waves
What is visible light?
Light that includes all colors we can see
What is electromagnetic radiation?
A type of energy that is released from heated matter
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the least energy?
Radio waves
What is the most important source of light here on Earth?
The Sun
What does visible light make up in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Only a tiny part of the spectrum
What causes the light to spread out into the colors of the spectrum when passing through a prism?
The light slows down and bends, with different parts slowing more than others
What is responsible for creating rainbows?
Refraction of sunlight through water droplets
Why does a green leaf appear green to our eyes?
It reflects all colors except green
What is the color with the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
Red
What is the color with the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
Violet
What type of light is invisible to our eyes?
Ultraviolet
What does an object that looks white do to visible light?
Reflects almost all of it
What does an object that looks black do to visible light?
Absorbs almost all of it
What happens to light when it passes through a prism?
It slows down and bends, spreading out into different colors
What is the main reason that rainbows always have the same order of colors?
The colors are arranged according to their wavelengths.
Explore the nature of light and its relationship with color, including its origin and properties as a form of electromagnetic radiation. Learn about the different types of electromagnetic radiation and their impact on the visible spectrum.
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