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SNC2D - Optics Quiz

MULTIPLE CHOICE - Circle or Highlight the correct answer. If it’s not clear, it’s wrong!

1. Which of the following types of electromagnetic waves travels fastest in a vacuum?

a. Microwaves
b. X-rays
c. They all travel at the same speed
d. We can’t measure the speed of light

2. If the wavelength of visible light is changed, the ___________ of the light will change.
a. Brightness
b. Colour
c. Speed
d. All of the above

3. A ray is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 25° from the normal. The angle of reflection is
________________ from the normal.
a. Less than 25°
b. More than 25°
c. Equal to 25°
d. Cannot be determined

4. An object that reflects all colours of light will appear:

a. Black
b. Colourless
c. Opaque
d. White

5. Light produced by an object at a high temperature is called:

a. Chemiluminescent
b. Incandescent
c. Fluorescent
d. Triboluminescent
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Expectation Expected Level Level Achieved

E3 - demonstrate an understanding of various characteristics and

properties of light, particularly with respect to reflection in mirrors
and reflection and refraction in lenses.