Question 1

You see colors in a rainbow because of

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A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) specular reflection. 
D) dispersion. 
E) polarization. 
A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) specular reflection. 
D) dispersion. 
E) polarization.

Question 2

You see colors in a rainbow because of __________.

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The answer of You see colors in a rainbow because...

Question 3

You can see your image in a mirror because of diffuse reflection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When light passes through two or more narrow slits,an alternating dark and bright pattern is observed on a screen because of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When light passes through two or more...

Question 5

Astigmatism is due to too flat a cornea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is   The magnification of a lens is  
-For the projector in the previous problem,the image is __________ times as large as the object.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to...

Question 7

A one-way mirror works because of

Accepted Answer

A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) its surfaces being half-silvered. 
D) dispersion. 
E) polarization. 
A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) its surfaces being half-silvered. 
D) dispersion. 
E) polarization.

Question 8

​Match each item with the correct statement below.
-makes use of crossed polarizers

Accepted Answer

A) ​constructive interference 
B) ​converging 
C) ​convex mirror 
D) ​destructive interference 
E) ​diffuse reflection
F)​diffraction
G)​dispersion
H)​diverging
I)​liquid crystal display
J)​magnification
K)​one-way mirror
L)​parabolic
M)​real
N)​specular reflection
O)​total internal reflection
P)​virtual 
A) ​constructive interference 
B) ​converging 
C) ​convex mirror 
D) ​destructive interference 
E) ​diffuse reflection
F)​diffraction
G)​dispersion
H)​diverging
I)​liquid crystal display
J)​magnification
K)​one-way mirror
L)​parabolic
M)​real
N)​specular reflection
O)​total internal reflection
P)​virtual

Question 9

The variation of the speed of light in a transparent medium with frequency results in

Accepted Answer

A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) dispersion. 
D) diffuse reflection. 
E) polarization. 
A) interference. 
B) diffraction. 
C) dispersion. 
D) diffuse reflection. 
E) polarization.

Question 10

The lens in your eye and the cornea both contribute to image formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the magnification produced by an optical system is negative,the image is

Accepted Answer

A) smaller than the object. 
B) inverted. 
C) upside down. 
D) all of the above. 
A) smaller than the object. 
B) inverted. 
C) upside down. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

A person looking through eyeglasses sees real images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Certain types of sunglasses are very effective at diminishing light reflected from surfaces because of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Certain types of sunglasses are very effective...

Question 14

Light goes slower through glass than through air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the object distance (s)is less than the focal length (f)then the image is ____________.

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The answer of If the object distance (s)is less than...

Question 16

What is meant by the term "plane mirror?"

Accepted Answer

A) not an unusual mirror 
B) a flat mirror 
C) a horizontal mirror 
D) none of the above 
A) not an unusual mirror 
B) a flat mirror 
C) a horizontal mirror 
D) none of the above

Question 17

​Match each item with the correct statement below.
-occurs because the speed of light in a transparent substance is frequency dependent

Accepted Answer

A) ​constructive interference 
B) ​converging 
C) ​convex mirror 
D) ​destructive interference 
E) ​diffuse reflection
F)​diffraction
G)​dispersion
H)​diverging
I)​liquid crystal display
J)​magnification
K)​one-way mirror
L)​parabolic
M)​real
N)​specular reflection
O)​total internal reflection
P)​virtual 
A) ​constructive interference 
B) ​converging 
C) ​convex mirror 
D) ​destructive interference 
E) ​diffuse reflection
F)​diffraction
G)​dispersion
H)​diverging
I)​liquid crystal display
J)​magnification
K)​one-way mirror
L)​parabolic
M)​real
N)​specular reflection
O)​total internal reflection
P)​virtual

Question 18

The type of mirror that will allow you to see large areas normally hidden from your view is

Accepted Answer

A) concave. 
B) convex. 
C) plane. 
D) half-silvered. 
E) Polaroid. 
A) concave. 
B) convex. 
C) plane. 
D) half-silvered. 
E) Polaroid.

Question 19

A light ray bends when it goes from one medium to another because of __________.

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The answer of A light ray bends when it goes...

Question 20

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is   The magnification of a lens is  
-For the projector in the previous problem,the image is 10 times as large as the object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You see colors in a rainbow because of

You see colors in a rainbow because of __________.

You can see your image in a mirror because of diffuse reflection.

When light passes through two or more narrow slits,an alternating dark and bright pattern is observed on a screen because of __________.

Astigmatism is due to too flat a cornea.

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is The magnification of a lens is -For the projector in the previous problem,the image is __________ times as large as the object.

A one-way mirror works because of

Match each item with the correct statement below. -makes use of crossed polarizers

The variation of the speed of light in a transparent medium with frequency results in

The lens in your eye and the cornea both contribute to image formation.

If the magnification produced by an optical system is negative,the image is

A person looking through eyeglasses sees real images.

Certain types of sunglasses are very effective at diminishing light reflected from surfaces because of __________.

Light goes slower through glass than through air.

If the object distance (s)is less than the focal length (f)then the image is ____________.

What is meant by the term "plane mirror?"

Match each item with the correct statement below. -occurs because the speed of light in a transparent substance is frequency dependent

The type of mirror that will allow you to see large areas normally hidden from your view is

A light ray bends when it goes from one medium to another because of __________.

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is The magnification of a lens is -For the projector in the previous problem,the image is 10 times as large as the object.

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Exam 9: Optics

You see colors in a rainbow because of

You see colors in a rainbow because of __________.

You can see your image in a mirror because of diffuse reflection.

When light passes through two or more narrow slits,an alternating dark and bright pattern is observed on a screen because of __________.

Astigmatism is due to too flat a cornea.

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is The magnification of a lens is -For the projector in the previous problem,the image is __________ times as large as the object.

A one-way mirror works because of

​Match each item with the correct statement below. -makes use of crossed polarizers

The variation of the speed of light in a transparent medium with frequency results in

The lens in your eye and the cornea both contribute to image formation.

If the magnification produced by an optical system is negative,the image is

A person looking through eyeglasses sees real images.

Certain types of sunglasses are very effective at diminishing light reflected from surfaces because of __________.

Light goes slower through glass than through air.

If the object distance (s)is less than the focal length (f)then the image is ____________.

What is meant by the term "plane mirror?"

​Match each item with the correct statement below. -occurs because the speed of light in a transparent substance is frequency dependent

The type of mirror that will allow you to see large areas normally hidden from your view is

A light ray bends when it goes from one medium to another because of __________.

The lens formula relating the image distance,p,to the focal length,f,and object distance,s,is The magnification of a lens is -For the projector in the previous problem,the image is 10 times as large as the object.

The Study of Motion

Newtons Laws

Energy and Conservation Laws

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Temperature and Heat

Waves and Sound

Electricity

Electromagnetism and Em Waves

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -makes use of crossed polarizers

Match each item with the correct statement below. -occurs because the speed of light in a transparent substance is frequency dependent