Sound and Light - 2 answers

Front

What happens to light when it hits a black object?

Back

Black objects absorb all wavelengths of light.

Front

What color reflects the most light?

Back

White objects reflect almost all wavelengths of light.

Front

Why does a smooth water surface allow for clear reflections?

Back

A smooth surface allows light waves to reflect in a uniform direction, creating a clear image.

Front

What occurs to light waves when they pass through different materials?

Back

Light waves change speed as they pass through different materials.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

Front

What happens to light when it moves from a vacuum to air?

Back

Light slows down when it moves from a vacuum to air.

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 an object.

Front

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

Back

Darker colors absorb more light, while lighter colors reflect more light.

Front

What is the role of density in the speed of light?

Back

Light travels slower in denser materials compared to less dense materials.

Front

What is the effect of a disturbed water surface on light reflection?

Back

A disturbed surface causes light waves to reflect in many directions, breaking up the image.