W14 D1 Mini-Exam on Light

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

Front

Which material type allows some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent

Front

What determines the color of an object?

Back

The light it reflects.

Front

Which color of light is bent the least when passing through a prism? Hint: This is the first color of the rainbow and it has the longest wavelength.

Back

Red

Front

What are the two types of cells in the retina responsible for detecting light?

Back

Rods and cones

Front

What occurs during refraction?

Back

Light waves change speed and direction in a new material.

Front

What creates a rainbow? Options: A. Reflection of sunlight by raindrops, B. Scattering of light in the atmosphere, C. Absorption of light by water molecules, D. Refraction and dispersion of sunlight by raindrops

Back

Refraction and dispersion of sunlight by raindrops

Front

What is the result of mixing the primary pigments (red, yellow, and blue) in equal amounts?

Back

Black

Front

White light is made up of what colors?

Back

All of the colors

Front

What happens to light in a prism?

Back

It bends at different angles based on wavelength.