PreTest: Introduction to Light Waves

In this diagram, which of the angles shown represents the angle of incidence? _____ represents the angle of incidence.

All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed, through a vacuum. This accepted value for the speed of light (c) = ____.

The scientist who first determined a numerical value for the speed of light was the Danish astronomer, _____ _____.

Light waves are produced by oscillating _____ that are perpendicular to one another.

The (a)   of an electromagnetic wave is the distinguishing characteristic of its unique behavior.

The part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that the human eye is sensitive to(can detect), is called the _____ _____.

When solving a light wave problem, the appropriate equation to use is _____.

The E-M Wave of visible light having the longest wavelength is (a)   light.

_____, in general, is the direction of the electric field in a light wave.