Properties of Light Worksheet
Explore the fundamental properties of light including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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1. Which of the following phenomena best describes why a spoon appears bent when placed in a glass of water?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Polarization
2. Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?
Violet
Green
Red
Blue
3. The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called .
4. The electromagnetic spectrum includes visible light as well as other forms of radiation such as and .
5. Light waves can travel through a vacuum.
True
False
6. Diffuse reflection occurs when light reflects off a smooth, shiny surface.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between constructive and destructive interference of light waves.
8. Observe the diagram below showing a wave. Label the parts indicated by 'A' and 'B'.
A:
B: