Question

The human eye has different levels of sensitivity for different wavelengths of light. We can measure this sensitivity by comparing it (in percentages) to the highest possible sensitivity.

S(w )models sensitivity as a function of wavelength w (in nanometers).

Match each statement with the feature of the graph that most closely corresponds to it.

Features:
x-intercept
Relative minimum or maximum
Increasing or decreasing interval

Statement:
The human eye is most sensitive to a wavelength of 560 nanometers
As a wavelength grows beyond 560 nanometers, the human eyes becomes less sensitive to it.
A wavelength of 320 nanometers is virtually undetectable by the human eye

Answer 1

The human eye is most sensitive to a wavelength of 560 nanometers: Relative minimum or maximum
As a wavelength grows beyond 560 nanometers, the human eyes becomes less sensitive to it: Increasing or decreasing interval
A wavelength of 320 nanometers is virtually undetectable by the human eye: x-intercept