light true/false
Electromagnetic waves carry mechanical energy.
False, radiant
An apple is red because it absorbs red light.
False, reflects
Eyeglasses, binoculars, and cameras take advantage of the principles of reflection
False, refraction
Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
True
Microwaves are used for cooking.
True
Pigment is a colored material that absorbs some colors and reflects others.
True
Regular reflection is the reflection of light from a rough surface.
False, Diffuse
Ultra violet waves produce thermal energy.
False, Infrared
Ultraviolet waves produce thermal energy.
False, Infrared waves
Refraction occurs when a wave strikes an object and bounces off.
False, Reflection
Gamma rays cause sunburn.
False, Ultraviolet radiation
Frequency is the distance from one crest to the next or from one trough to the next.
False, Wavelength
When light strikes a transparent material, most of the light is absorbed or reflected.
False, an opaque
The amount of energy a photon carries is determined by its mass.
False, frequency
The amount of energy an electromagnetic wave carries is determined by its amplitude.
False, frequency
The most energetic electromagnetic waves are x rays.
False, gamma rays
The most energetic electromagnetic waves are UV rays.
False, gamma rays or X rays
.Television satellites use infrared waves to transmit.
False, microwaves
When light enters your eye it focuses on the iris.
False, retina
As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the speed of the wave increases.
False, stays the same
If white light passes through a red filter, most of the red wavelengths are absorbed.
False, transmitted
The angle at which light strikes a surface is the same as the angle at which it is reflected.
True
The frequencies of ultraviolet light are slightly higher than visible light.
True
The frequencies of ultraviolet waves are slightly higher than visible light.
True
the longest wavelengths of visible light is red.
True