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Ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. Simon says that the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.Which statement best explains who is correct?

A
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it reflects red wavelengths.
B
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it is a type of matter.
C
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.
D
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it is a solid.
5

Which of these most directly affects what happens to white light when it hits an object?

A
the properties of the object
B
the source of the light
C
the speed at which the light travels
D
the distance of the object from the light
6

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is nearest to X-rays?

A
microwaves
B
infrared light
C
gamma rays
D
radio waves
7

Bees can see into the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Compared with humans, bees can sense electromagnetic waves that have

A
a lower frequency and a shorter wavelength.
B
a higher frequency and a longer wavelength.
C
a lower frequency and a longer wavelength.
D
a higher frequency and a shorter wavelength.
8

The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

A
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have shorter wavelengths.
B
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have lower frequencies.
C
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has shorter wavelengths.
D
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has higher frequencies.

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