Light Energy

Which object allows ALL light to pass through completely? Options: a book, a mirror, a desk, a window

Objects that are shiny, like a mirror or water ___________________.

Light travels in a straight line until what happens?

What is the main source of Earth's light?

Which of the following objects absorbs the most light?

• a metal soda can
• a mirror
• a shiny new penny
• a wooden desk

Shadows happen when an object _____________________.

Which of these is TRUE about reflected light?

• It travels very slowly.
• It follows a curved line.
• It allows people to see.
• It travels back to the sun.

Example of artificial (or man-made) light: fire, lightning, a lightbulb, the moon

This occurs when an object takes in light waves.

This is the bending of light when it passes into a new medium.