Light Energy

Front

What is the difference between refraction and reflection?

Back

Light bounces off when it is reflected and bends when it is refracted.

Front

What happens when light strikes a dark, heavy object?

Back

Light energy is absorbed.

Front

Which of the following objects does NOT reflect light? A mirror, A white car, A black shirt, Aluminum foil

Back

A black shirt

Front

How does a camera lens form a small, upside down image inside a camera? Options: Light is refracted by the lens, Light is absorbed by the lens, Light is reflected by the lens, Light is transmitted by the lens.

Back

Light is refracted by the lens.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

straight lines

Front

Which object best reflects light? Options: Sealable bag, Shower curtain, Aluminum foil, Drinking Glass

Back

Aluminum foil

Front

What happens when light hits an object that is OPAQUE?

Back

The light is reflected or absorbed.

Front

Does water refract or reflect light?

Back

Refracts and reflects

Front

Tools helpful for investigating reflection and refraction.

Back

mirrors and prisms

Front

In which of the following situation will light most likely be refracted, or bent?

• When light hits a dark-colored substance.
• When light travels through air and through water.
• When light travels through outer space.
• When light strikes a mirror and bounces off.

Back

When light travels through air and through water.