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Light — Test

Question 14 • Physical Science

A museum sets up a display of fluorescent minerals. Which best describes how electromagnetic waves can be used to enhance the display?

Answer
A
Ultraviolet light shining on the minerals will cause them to give off visible light.
B
Infrared light shining on the minerals will cause them to give off visible light.
C
Visible light shining on the minerals will cause them to give off infrared light.
D
Visible light shining on the minerals will cause them to give off ultraviolet light.

Explanation

Fluorescent minerals absorb higher-energy ultraviolet light and then emit some of that energy as lower-energy visible light. Shining ultraviolet light on them therefore makes them glow visibly, enhancing the display. Visible light does not typically cause the minerals to emit infrared or ultraviolet light as described in the other choices.

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