Light Energy

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Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light?

• Looking through the glass of a large window
• Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon
• Looking at a light bulb that is glowing
• Looking at a star on a clear night

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Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

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Front

In which other situation does light bend?

• When light moves through air into water
• When light hits a wall
• When light passes through outer space
• When light hits a mirror

Back

When light moves through air into water

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Front

How does the object lens of a telescope help scientists observe the moon?

Back

The objective lens refracts light.

Front

Examples of refraction: rainbow, glass of water, prism, bird in mirror. Which is not an example?

Back

bird in mirror

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Light traveling through a pair of eyeglasses is —

Back

refracted

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Why does part of a notecard appear different when held behind a jar of water?

Back

The water bends light passing through it.

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Light strikes an object and bounces back toward its source. What is this change in direction called?

Back

Reflection

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When light passes through water, it changes direction. This is called—

Back

refraction

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Why do some letters look different when viewed through a clear marble?

Back

light bends as it passes through the marble.

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When light hits an object, the rays can pass through it, bounce off it, or be absorbed by it. Light rays that bounce back are –

Back

reflected

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