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Spectrum Test

The document contains multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions related to the topic of light and its properties, including dispersion, scattering, and the electromagnetic spectrum. It assesses knowledge on the behavior of light through prisms, the characteristics of different types of light, and practical applications of various wavelengths. The questions also explore fundamental concepts such as the definition of dispersion and the significance of color in safety signals.

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Spectrum Test

The document contains multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions related to the topic of light and its properties, including dispersion, scattering, and the electromagnetic spectrum. It assesses knowledge on the behavior of light through prisms, the characteristics of different types of light, and practical applications of various wavelengths. The questions also explore fundamental concepts such as the definition of dispersion and the significance of color in safety signals.

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SPECTRUM

SECTION – A (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.​ When passing through a prism, violet light deviates the ………… while the red light deviates the …………
(a)​Least, most​ ​ (b) Most, least​ (c) Equally​ ​ (d) None of these
2.​ Which of the following is incorrect regarding the dispersion of light?
(a) Dispersion occurs on both the surfaces of the prism
(b) Deviation occurs at both the surface of the prism
(c) The prism does not produce any colours by itself
(d) Prism only splits the white light into its constituent colours
3.​ If the ratio of wavelength of red light to violet light in air is 2:1, then the ratio of frequency of these lights will be –
(a)​1:1​ ​ (b) 1:2​​ (c) 2:1​​ (d) 4:1
4.​ The wave having highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum is –
(a)​X-rays​​ ​ (b) Radio waves​ ​ (c) Gamma rays​ ​ (d) Infrared rays

SECTION – B (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
5. State any two consequences of scattering of light.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]
6. State one use of each: (i) UV light​ ​ ​ (ii) Gamma rays ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]
7. Define the following: (i) Dispersion​ ​ ​ (ii) Spectrum​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]
8. Give reason why red colour is used in danger signals? ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]

SECTION – C (4 x 2 = 8 marks)
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
9. (a) Why is white light considered a polychromatic light?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2+2=4]
(b) Give the range of wavelength of those electromagnetic waves that are visible to us.
10. Name the radiation: (i) Used for photography at night​ ​ (ii) Used for detection of fracture in bones​ [2+2=4]
(b) Calculate the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave of frequency 15 MHz.​ ​

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