Light Energy

Front

What is the term for energy waves bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

In what manner does light travel until it encounters an object?

Back

Light travels in straight lines until it hits an object and might change direction.

Front

Why do objects appear different when viewed underwater?

Back

Objects look different under water because the light rays bend.

Front

What property of glass causes it to reflect light?

Back

Glass reflects light because it is smooth and shiny.

Front

What is the primary source of natural light on Earth?

Back

The sun is the main source of light.

Front

What is refraction in the context of light?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

Light is refracted and separated into its component colors.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.

Front

How does the smoothness of a surface affect light reflection?

Back

A smooth surface reflects light more effectively than a rough surface.

Front

What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle of incidence is the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal (perpendicular) to the surface.