Science Practice Quiz 101

Q1.What is the phenomenon called when white light splits into its component colours?

A. Refraction B. Reflection C. Dispersion D. Diffraction

Q2.When white light passes through a prism, which colour bends the least?

A. Violet B. Blue C. Green D. Red

Q3.Which colour of light bends the most when white light is dispersed by a prism?

A. Red B. Orange C. Yellow D. Violet

Q4.Who was the first scientist to use a glass prism to obtain the spectrum of sunlight?

A. Albert Einstein B. Isaac Newton C. Galileo Galilei D. Thomas Edison

Q5.To demonstrate that white light is composed of seven colours, Isaac Newton placed a second identical prism in what position relative to the first prism?

A. Parallel to the first prism B. Perpendicular to the first prism C. In an inverted position D. At a 45-degree angle

Q6.What conclusion did Isaac Newton draw from his experiment of recombining the spectrum of white light using two prisms?

A. Light travels in waves. B. Sunlight is made up of seven colours. C. Prisms can create new colours. D. Light can be destroyed.

Q7.What natural phenomenon is described as a natural spectrum appearing in the sky after a rain shower?

A. Aurora Borealis B. Lightning C. Rainbow D. Mirage

Q8.What is the primary cause of a rainbow appearing in the sky?

A. Reflection of moonlight by clouds B. Dispersion of sunlight by tiny water droplets C. Absorption of light by atmospheric gases D. Refraction of starlight by dust particles

Q9.In which direction is a rainbow always formed relative to the Sun?

A. In the same direction as the Sun B. Perpendicular to the Sun C. In a direction opposite to that of the Sun D. At a 45-degree angle to the Sun

Q10.In the formation of a rainbow, what do the tiny water droplets in the atmosphere act like?

A. Small mirrors B. Small lenses C. Small prisms D. Small filters

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Science Practice Quiz 101