science Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
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What is the definition of visible light?

A

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

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True or False: Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than visible light.

A

False

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3
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What type of light is used in tanning beds?

A

Ultraviolet light

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4
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Fill in the blank: Infrared light is primarily associated with __________.

A

heat

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5
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What type of light is emitted by fireflies?

A

Bioluminescent light

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6
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Which type of light is used in laser pointers?

A

Coherent light

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which type of light has the shortest wavelength? A) Infrared B) Ultraviolet C) Visible D) Radio

A

B) Ultraviolet

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8
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What is the main source of natural light on Earth?

A

The Sun

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9
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True or False: X-rays are a type of ionizing radiation.

A

True

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10
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What type of light is primarily used in optical fiber communications?

A

Laser light

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11
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Fill in the blank: __________ light is used in night vision devices.

A

Infrared

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12
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What is the term for light that does not have a fixed phase relationship?

A

Incoherent light

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which type of light can cause sunburn? A) Visible light B) Infrared C) Ultraviolet D) Radio

A

C) Ultraviolet

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14
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What type of light is emitted by a standard incandescent bulb?

A

Thermal light

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15
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True or False: Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation.

A

True

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16
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What is the primary use of ultraviolet light in medical applications?

A

Sterilization

17
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Fill in the blank: __________ light is used in remote controls.

18
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What type of light is produced by LEDs?

A

Electroluminescent light

19
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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

A

C) Both A and B

20
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What is the phenomenon called when light is emitted as a result of chemical reactions in living organisms?

A

Bioluminescence

21
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True or False: Radio waves are a type of light.

22
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What type of light is primarily used for photography?

A

Visible light

23
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Fill in the blank: __________ light is utilized in solar panels to generate electricity.

24
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Which type of light can penetrate through soft tissues but not bones?

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Multiple Choice: What type of light is used for germicidal purposes? A) Infrared B) Ultraviolet C) Visible D) Radio
B) Ultraviolet
26
What type of light is emitted by neon signs?
Cold cathode light