Light Practice

Master light and the electromagnetic spectrum with this practice worksheet!

Vocabulary Match the term with its definition Electromagnetic spectrum The range of electromagnetic waves extending from radio waves to gamma rays Electromagnetic wave A wave that is partially magnetic and carries energy. Emitted by vibrating electric charge Infrared Electromagnetic waves of frequencies lower than the red of visible light Light year The distance light travels through a vacuum in one year Opaque Term applied to materials that absorb light without remission. Transparent Term applied to materials that allow light to pass through them in straight lines Ultraviolet Electromagnetic waves of frequencies higher than those of violet light Light in which range of frequencies is absorbed in glass? visible ultra violet Light in which range of frequencies is transmitted through glass? visible ultraviolet Which has the longer wavelengths? radio waves light waves Which has the longer wavelengths? light waves gamma rays Which has the higher frequencies? Ultraviolet Infrared Which has the higher frequencies? ultraviolet gamma What kind of wave is light? electromagnetic mechanical surface longitudinal Which of the following characteristics of light has a defined value? wavelength speed in a vaccum frequency amplitude Light is made up of particles waves both Sort the following on whether they are generally transparent or opaque to visible light Opaque Desk Mirror Aluminum Foil Transparent Plastic Wrap Classroom Window Pickle Jar