Light Energy Practice 5.8C

Front

What happens when an object soaks in light?

Back

It absorbs the light.

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light waves off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

Why do solar panels work best in direct sunlight?

Back

Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.

Front

What do objects do when they absorb all colors of light?

Back

They reflect no colors.

Front

What is the bending of light waves as they travel from one surface to another called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by an object, while reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is the role of a solar panel in energy conversion?

Back

A solar panel converts sunlight into electricity.

Front

What is the effect of light absorption on temperature?

Back

Objects that absorb light typically increase in temperature.

Front

What is the principle behind the operation of a prism?

Back

A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

Front

How does the color of an object affect its absorption and reflection of light?

Back

Dark colors absorb more light and reflect less, while light colors reflect more light and absorb less.