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Visible Light (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Visible Light (physics Only)' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which of the following best describes why blue light is scattered more than red light in Earth’s atmosphere?
Why does a red filter transmit red light but block blue light?
What property of a beam of light changes when it is polarised by passing through a polarising filter?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum contains visible light?
Which colour will be refracted the most (i.e., bent the most) passing through a glass prism?
A student measures the angle of incidence of a ray on a plane mirror as 30°. What is the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray?
Why do lasers produce light that is useful for precise measurements and cutting?
A plano-convex lens is used to focus sunlight to a point. If the lens surface is dirty (smudged), what effect does this have on the focused spot?
When white light passes through a triangular glass prism, the separation of colours is called:
Which material property most directly determines how much light is absorbed, transmitted or reflected by a surface?
Which of the following correctly relates wavelength (?), frequency (f) and wave speed (v) for visible light in a medium?