Visible Light and Electromagnetic Radiation Quiz

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Which electromagnetic radiation is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres?

  • Microwaves
  • Ultraviolet radiation
  • Visible light (correct)
  • Infrared radiation

What are the primary properties of light?

  • Energy, mass, velocity, and frequency
  • Reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference
  • Intensity, propagation direction, frequency or wavelength spectrum, and polarization (correct)
  • Velocity, color, temperature, and amplitude

What is the speed of light in vacuum?

  • 299,792,458 m/s (correct)
  • 200,000,000 m/s
  • 300,000,000 m/s
  • 400,000,000 m/s

What represents the quanta of electromagnetic field?

<p>$photons$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of natural light on Earth?

<p>$The Sun$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of light therapy?

<p>Treating medical disorders such as seasonal affective disorder and skin conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of light used to produce vitamin D3 for treating deficiency?

<p>Wavelengths of 290-390 nanometers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light therapy is commonly used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema?

<p>Narrowband UVB with a wavelength of approximately 311–313 nanometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of 2012, what was the evidence for light therapy and lasers in the treatment of acne vulgaris?

<p>Not sufficient to recommend them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between narrowband UVB and UVA light from tanning beds in terms of treating skin conditions?

<p>Narrowband UVB has a higher percentage of UVB spectrum compared to UVA light from tanning beds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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