Understanding Light: Reflection, Refraction, and Absorption

Front

What happens to light when it hits a smooth and shiny surface?

Back

It gets reflected.

Front

What is the term used when light passes from one medium to another and changes direction?

Back

Refraction

Front

Which object is known to refract light?

Back

Prism

Front

What happens to light rays when they are absorbed by an object?

Back

They stop.

Front

Which color absorbs more light energy?

Back

Black

Front

What causes objects to appear distorted when viewed through water?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is an example of a device that uses refraction?

Back

Microscope

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light rays bounce off an object?

Back

Reflection

Front

Which of the following is NOT a result of light interacting with an object?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What happens to light rays when they travel through a lens?

Back

They are refracted.