Properties of Light Answers

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Which statement best explains a difference between the interaction of light with clear glass and the interaction of light with silver metal?

A
Light slows down when it interacts with glass but not when it interacts with metal.
B
Light slows down when it interacts with metal but not when it interacts with glass.
C
Most of the light passes through glass but none of the light passes through metal.
D
Most of the light is absorbed by glass but none of the light is absorbed by metal.
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Sayid listed some characteristics of waves in a chart. Part of his chart is shown.Which of these would correct Sayid's error?

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Change the heading of the chart to “Mechanical.”
B
Replace “travel in straight lines” with “move in curved paths.”
C
Add “move due to particles bumping into each other” to the chart.
D
Change “move only through matter” to “move through space and matter.”
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Which of these will reflect light with the highest frequency?

A
an orange basketball
B
a blue candle
C
a green ribbon
D
a yellow banana
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Juan created a chart to help him study for a test.Which headings best complete the chart?

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X: Transparent Objects Y: Opaque Objects
B
X: Opaque Objects Y: Transparent Objects
C
X: High Frequency WavesY: Low Frequency Waves
D
X: Low Frequency WavesY: High Frequency Waves
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Which example best illustrates that light behaves like particles?

A
Light bends as it strikes a window.
B
Light bounces off a white cement sidewalk.
C
Light travels in space at a speed of about 3.0 x 108 m/s.
D
Light increases in speed as it moves through matter.

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