Light Staar Questions

Front

What happens to light after it leaves a fiber?

Back

It travels in a straight line.

Front

What is the best demonstration of the reflection of light?

Back

Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon.

Front

What causes a fish to appear closer to the surface than it really is?

Back

Refraction.

Front

How should two mirrors be positioned to reflect light effectively?

Back

Positioned at an angle that allows light to bounce between them.

Front

Why does the lower part of a child appear different in size from the upper part when viewed in water?

Back

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

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a transparent material?

Back

Glass.

Front

What is an example of a translucent material?

Back

Frosted glass.