TEKS 5.6C - Light Review

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What color reflects the most light?

Back

White reflects the most light.

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What color absorbs the most light?

Back

Black absorbs the most light.

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Which material will most likely absorb the most light: clear plastic, aluminum foil, black cloth, or white paper?

Back

Black cloth will absorb the most light.

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What is it called when light changes from one medium to another?

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Refraction is when light changes from one medium to another.

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How does light travel?

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Light always travels in a straight line.

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

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It is absorbed, meaning less light is reflected.

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What happens to light when it hits a white surface?

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It is reflected, meaning more light is bounced back.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light but not clear images, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.