Light Energy 5.6C

Front

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 lightbulb that is glowing
• Looking at a star on a clear night

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Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

Front

In which situation does light bend?

Back

When light moves through air into water

Front

How does the objective lens of a telescope help a scientist observe the moon?

Back

The objective lens refracts light.

Front

Why does the lower part of a child standing in a swimming pool appear different in size from the upper part?

Back

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

Front

Why does the inside of the box painted white look brighter than the others? Options: More light is reflected off white paint, More light is refracted by white paint, More light passes through white paint, More light is absorbed by white paint.

Back

More light is reflected off white paint.

Front

After light leaves a special glass fiber, how does it travel? Options: in a straight line, back into the fiber, around the fiber, in a curve.

Back

in a straight line

Front

A student looks into a mirror and sees an image of an object. Which diagram shows an X where the object is most likely located?

Back

Front

The diagram shows a fish being viewed from above the water. The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference? Options: Light is reflected, Light is refracted, Light is focused, Light is blocked.

Back

Light is refracted.

Front

Which property of light makes it possible to produce hand shadows?

Back

Light travels in straight lines.

Front

Diagram showing how to position two mirrors to shine a laser beam onto a box.

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