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10.1 CHECK and REFLECT<br />
Key Concept Review<br />
1. (a) Draw a wave that has a wavelength of<br />
3 cm and an amplitude of 1 cm.<br />
(b) Label the amplitude and the wavelength<br />
of the wave in (a).<br />
(c) Draw and label the rest position of the<br />
wave in (a).<br />
(d) Label the crest and the trough of the wave<br />
in (a).<br />
2. Explain the term “frequency” as it applies to<br />
a wave.<br />
3. What is electromagnetic radiation?<br />
4. (a) List three types of radiation of the<br />
invisible spectrum that have wavelengths<br />
longer than visible light.<br />
(b) Name one application for each of these<br />
three types of radiation.<br />
5. (a) List three types of radiation of the<br />
invisible spectrum that have wavelengths<br />
shorter than visible light.<br />
(b) Name one application for each of these<br />
three types of radiation.<br />
6. What properties of light does the wave model<br />
of light explain?<br />
7. Identify six general categories of colour of the<br />
visible spectrum, from highest frequency to<br />
lowest frequency.<br />
8. Compare red light with blue light.<br />
(a) Which has the longer wavelength?<br />
(b) Which has the higher frequency?<br />
Connect Your Understanding<br />
9. During a theatrical play, red and green<br />
spotlights overlap. Explain the colour<br />
audience members will see where the<br />
spotlights overlap.<br />
10. (a) What are two ways in which radio waves<br />
and X-rays are similar?<br />
(b) What are two ways in which radio waves<br />
and X-rays are different?<br />
11. (a) Which poses more of a danger to human<br />
health, very long wavelength radiation or<br />
very short wavelength radiation?<br />
(b) Explain why.<br />
12. A balloon appears yellow when seen in white<br />
light. Explain the colour it will appear in:<br />
(a) green light<br />
(b) magenta light<br />
13. Many houses in<br />
warm climates have<br />
white walls and<br />
roofs, like the one<br />
in this photo.<br />
Explain why this is<br />
a wise choice.<br />
14. A huge problem facing aid workers in tropical<br />
disaster areas is providing safe drinking<br />
water. Scientists are testing a simple idea:<br />
fill a clear plastic water bottle with water, put<br />
on the cap, and let it sit in direct sunlight for<br />
a day.<br />
(a) Explain why this idea might work.<br />
(b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages<br />
of this method over boiling water or<br />
adding chemicals.<br />
Reflection<br />
Question 13<br />
15. Describe three ideas from this section that<br />
you are interested in learning more about.<br />
For more questions, go to ScienceSource.<br />
Light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum and travels in waves.<br />
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