science Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the definition of visible light?
Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
True or False: Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than visible light.
False
What type of light is used in tanning beds?
Ultraviolet light
Fill in the blank: Infrared light is primarily associated with __________.
heat
What type of light is emitted by fireflies?
Bioluminescent light
Which type of light is used in laser pointers?
Coherent light
Multiple Choice: Which type of light has the shortest wavelength? A) Infrared B) Ultraviolet C) Visible D) Radio
B) Ultraviolet
What is the main source of natural light on Earth?
The Sun
True or False: X-rays are a type of ionizing radiation.
True
What type of light is primarily used in optical fiber communications?
Laser light
Fill in the blank: __________ light is used in night vision devices.
Infrared
What is the term for light that does not have a fixed phase relationship?
Incoherent light
Multiple Choice: Which type of light can cause sunburn? A) Visible light B) Infrared C) Ultraviolet D) Radio
C) Ultraviolet
What type of light is emitted by a standard incandescent bulb?
Thermal light
True or False: Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
True
What is the primary use of ultraviolet light in medical applications?
Sterilization
Fill in the blank: __________ light is used in remote controls.
Infrared
What type of light is produced by LEDs?
Electroluminescent light
Multiple Choice: Which type of light is invisible to the human eye? A) Visible B) Ultraviolet C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
What is the phenomenon called when light is emitted as a result of chemical reactions in living organisms?
Bioluminescence
True or False: Radio waves are a type of light.
True
What type of light is primarily used for photography?
Visible light
Fill in the blank: __________ light is utilized in solar panels to generate electricity.
Visible
Which type of light can penetrate through soft tissues but not bones?
X-rays