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Light Waves - KS3

Quiz by Francesco Busiello

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  • Q1
    Which of these waves is the fastest?
    Sound waves
    Light waves
    Air waves
    Water waves
  • Q2
    Light waves are a type of...
    Transverse Waves
    Water Waves
    Longitudinal Waves
    Sound Waves
  • Q3
    What is the angle of reflection always equal of?
    The angle of entry
    90 degrees
    The angle of refraction
    The angle of incidence
  • Q4
    Which of the following statement about light is true?
    Light can reflect but not refract
    Light travels in a vacuum
    Light can only travel through air
    Light can only travel in a vacuum
  • Q5
    What do you call an object that lets all light pass through?
    Absorbent
    Opaque
    Translucent
    Transparent
  • Q6
    Why does the phenomenon of refraction occur?
    The speed of light changes
    The frequency of light changes
    The size of light changes
    The shape of light changes
  • Q7
    How much time would it take, approximately, for the light of a lightning bolt take to travel a couple of miles?
    A few days
    A few millionths of a second
    A few minutes
    A few seconds
  • Q8
    What is the retina?
    The part of the eye which sends signals to the brain
    The light-sensitive part of the eye
    The part of a camera which captures light
    The part of the eye which focuses light
  • Q9
    How would a piece of white paper appear under red light?
    Green
    Black
    White
    Red
  • Q10
    The three primary colours are Red, Green and...
    Purple
    Black
    Blue
    Yellow

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