Why is it not possible to walk to the end of a rainbow that you see?

Atomic Spectra of Neon Lights Pre-Lab B:  Which has the higher energy, a blue or red photon?

Why does a red rose appear red?

This bonus question will add 2 points to your score if it is correct. Calculate the energy possible from the nuclear fusion of an average size apple (100 grams).

When you look into a smooth, flat mirror like a bathroom mirror you are seeing an image that (choose any correct answer or answers)

If an electric transformer has more loops of wire in the secondary coil as compared to the primary coil, what type of transformer is it?

Blue light will be refracted more than red light as it passes through a window. 

When an Uranium atom splits apart into Krypton and Barium, a huge amount of energy is released. This process is a nuclear _____ reaction. (choose the correct answer to fill in the blank)

Electrons flow into your house from the wall outlet.

Choose one of the options and show me that you have mastered the content. Your goal is to demonstrate that you fully comprehend the content and can apply and explain the science of the system you choose. (If you provide a response for more than one system, only the first system responses will be graded.)   Option 1: Electricity & Magnetism Calculate the cost of forgetting to turn off a bedroom light with three 40 Watt light bulbs and a 60 Watt desk lamp if they are left turned on for 6 hours. Assume the cost per kWh is 36 cents. (6 points) Describe what makes a permanent magnet magnetic. (6 points) Explain charging by induction in your own words and fully describe an example of an object being charged by induction. (8 points) Option 2: Waves, Light & Sound Describe a longitudinal wave in your own words and fully describe an example of a longitudinal wave. (6 points) Explain all processes involved with forming a rainbow. (6 points) Calculate the wavelength and frequency of a wave with 4 curves on a very long spring. The spring measures 4.5 meters when held horizontal. While the spring is in motion, students measure the time for 5 cycles of the standing wave to be 2.15 seconds. Calculate the wavelength and frequency of this wave. (8 points) Option 3: The Atom: Provide a detailed description of what occurs in an atom in the process of emitting photons and how the photon energy is determined. (6 points) Calculate the number of years it will take for a barrel of 239-Plutonium nuclear waste to have only 1/256th of the original amount of plutonium such that the majority of the 239-plutonium has radioactively decayed into something else. The Half-life of 23994Pu is 24,400 years. (6 points) Describe nuclear fusion and nuclear fission and explain what is different. (8 points)