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- 1. Multiple ChoiceLight is a kind of.....reflectionenergyheatmatter
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these describes how light travels through an empty space?It travels straight but may change direction to avoid objects.It changes direction often even if there are no objects.It comes to a stop after it travels a certain distance.It travels in a straight line without stopping.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat surface best reflects light?dullshinyclearblack
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of path does light take?It travels in a straight line until it hits something or goes through it.It bounces off all objects.It curves around all objects.It goes through all objects.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich way best describes how light moves?in circlesslowlystraight linefaster through opaque objects
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is light?A form of energyA form of soundbright stuffA form of excitement
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main source of light?Light bulbsCandlesSunFluorescent lights
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is an example of light being reflected?Seeing yourself in a mirrorLighting a candle
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow does light travelIt curves around cornersReally slowIn a straight lineIn circles
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Light bending as it passes from one medium (object) to another is...RefractionReflection - 11. Multiple ChoiceWe see the color _______ when a material absorbs all visible light.whiteblack
- 12. Multiple ChoiceLight bouncing off a mirror is an example of...RefractionReflection
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA prism separating white light is an example of...RefractionReflection
- 14. Multiple ChoiceLight is a form of _______ that is needed to support life on Earth.VibrationCompressionEnergyMotion
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWe see the color _______ when all visible light is reflected off an object.WhiteBlack
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIt's called _______ when light bounces off the smooth surface of an object.RefractionReflection
- 17. Multiple ChoiceLight will _______ through transparent materials.transmittransparenttranslucenttransverse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceLight bending as it passes through a rain drop is an example of...RefractionReflection
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call this tool that separates white light into the colors of the Visible Spectrum?tuning forkprismmicroscopegraduated cylinder
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of ..............RefractionReflection
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of ...............refractionreflection
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe pictures shows what a student observed when he looked through a hand lens at a penny.
What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is-absorbedreflectedrefractedstopped - 23. Multiple ChoiceThe illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-absorbedstoppedreflectedrefracted - 24. Multiple ChoiceA student placed a pencil in a cup of water. The pencil appears broken because light-always travels in a straight linebends when it passes through watermakes the water in the glass evaporatereflects the pencil on the water's surface
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe bouncing off of light rays from the surface of an object such as a mirror or other shiny surface is called:mirrorlaserreflectionrefraction
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.
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- 32. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: This diagram shows the correct position of the mirrors so that the light hits the targetTrueFalse
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call this tool that separates white light into the colors of the Visible Spectrum?tuning forkprismmicroscopegraduated cylinder
- 34. Multiple ChoiceLight bending as it passes through a rain drop is an example of...RefractionReflection
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another is called?Convex LensRefractionConcave Lens
- 36. Multiple ChoiceRefraction is the bending of a wave disturbance as it passes from one _________ into another.glassmediumareaboundary
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What happens when a beam of light hits an object?
The light passes through it
All the light is absorbed
A shadow forms
All the light is reflected
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What can you use to see all the different colors in white light?
A flashlight
A shadow
A camera
A prism
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What color is an object that absorbs all the colors in the light spectrum?
A rainbow
White
Black
Invisible
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What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?
It disappears.
It is refracted.
It is absorbed.
It is reflected.
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What is the angle of reflection equal to?
The angle of refraction
The angle of incidence
The angle of absorption
The angle of light
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What might explain why light travels in a straight line?
If there is nothing to interfere with light waves, they should travel in a straight line.
Light waves will always travel in a straight line, even if they come into contact with another object.
Light waves don't travel in a straight line.
Light waves travel in a straight line because sound waves travel in a straight line.
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What is it called when light bends as it moves from one substance to another?
Absorption
Reflection
Refraction
Incidence
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Why doesn’t the surface of a wooden boat reflect light as the surface of water does?
Because the boat's surface is rough and absorbs more light.
Because the surface of the boat is red, not blue.
Because the boat is not a natural object like the water is.
Because the boat is on top of the water's surface.
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What is the angle of incidence?
The angle at which light bends in water.
The angle at which light hits a surface.
The angle at which light is absorbed by an object.
The angle at which light bounces off a surface.
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When you look into a mirror, what is happening to the light?
It is increasing in wavelengths.
It is being refracted.
It is being absorbed.
It is being reflected.
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absorption
diffraction
reflection
refraction
transmission
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Why does the straw appear to be bent?
light is reflected
light is absorbed
light is turned
light is refracted
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What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?
refraction
absorbed
reflection
flipped
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What do we call a material that light can travel through?
air
water
medium
pathway
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhen light bends it is ______ReflectionAbsorptionrefractionoptical density
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhen light bounces back it is _____ReflectedRefractedAbsorbedOptical Density
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- 55. Multiple ChoiceWe see shadows because light travels in a __________________ line.curvedstraightrainbow
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Objects that reflect well are
Matte surfaces
Smooth, shiny surfaces
Dark coloured surfaces
Medium coloured surfaces
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The law of reflection states that
Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection
Angle of incidence = Angle of incidence
Angle of reflection = Angle of translucence
Angle of reflection = Angle of reflection
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What is reflection?
Light is bouncing off a medium
Light going through a medium
Light traveling in a straight line
Light is bending
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What is refraction
Light traveling in a circle
Light bouncing off a medium
Light going through a medium
Light that travels in a straight line
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White
Reflects light
Absorbs light
Transmits light
Emits Light
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Black
Reflects light
Transmits light
Absorbs light
Creates Light
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