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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


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