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Concept 1 Quiz

Explain electromagnetic radiation and the two models used to explain its properties.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
Gamma rays, x-rays, visible light, and radio waves are all types of


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Question 2.
The fact that light can exert a pressure ("push") on matter suggests it is made of particles called


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Question 3.
The energy of a photon is related to its


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Question 4.
All radiant energy travels through the vacuum of space in a straight line at the rate of 186,000 miles per hour.

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Question 5.
A package of discrete particles of electromagnetic energy is a


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Question 6.
Match the following properties and characteristics of light with their related descriptions.

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A visible
B photons
C wavelength
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Question 7.
Shorter wavelengths correspond to _______ energetic particles.

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Question 8.
Wave theory can explain all effects of light.

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Question 9.
Light behavior is correctly described by wave theory and particle theory.

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Question 10.
Light behaves as waves and discrete particles.

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