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Visible Light Flashcards

1
Q

Who discovered Visible Light

A

Isaac Newton (1643-1727)

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2
Q

What is the reason of the sky being the color blue?

A

Rayleigh Scattering

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3
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What century was Visible Light discovered?

A

17th Century

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4
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What color has the shortest range of wavelengths?

A

Violet

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5
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What color has the longest range of wavelengths?

A

Red

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6
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Is Visible Light visible to the human eye?

A

Yes

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7
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How did Isaac Newton observe/discover visible light?

A

By holding up a glass prism to a beam of light.

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8
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What does “nm” stand for?

A

nanometer

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9
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What is the term used when the separation of light into colors by refraction or diffraction with formation of a spectrum.

A

Dispersion

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10
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What is the term used when the separation of light into colors by refraction or diffraction with formation of a spectrum.

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Dispersion

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11
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How is a rainbow formed?

A

When white light enters a water droplet, each color refracts at a different angle.

“Leprechauns” -Naomi

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