Properties of Light Practice Questions.

Front

What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image appear larger?

Back

The light is refracted.

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes at an angle from one type of matter into another called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is an example of light bending as it passes through a rain drop?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is a synonym for the phrase 'soak up'?

Back

Absorb.

Front

Why does a pencil appear broken when placed in a cup of water?

Back

Because light bends when it passes through water.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent materials.

Front

What is the process called when light is taken in by a material?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted and separated into different colors.

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection.