Behavior of Light

How do light waves travel?

• in a straight line
• in a curved line
• it doesn't travel
• to its source

The lines that we see by light are called?

• straight lines
• angles
• rays
• curved light

What happens when reflection occurs?

• light bends
• light waves bounce off an object
• the light is absorbed

What material would reflect light the best?

• a wood door
• a black shirt
• a mirror
• a glass of water

What happens to light when it is refracted?

• it bounces off of an object
• it is absorbed
• it bends

When would we most likely see refraction?

• when light hits a smooth surface
• as light moves between air and water
• when we wear a black shirt

What happens when light is absorbed?

• Light is reflected
• light is transmitted
• light bends
• the color of an object absorbs the light

When would we most likely see light absorption?

• when light strikes a smooth surface
• when light moves between air and water
• when we stand in direct sunlight wearing a black shirt
• when light passes through an object

What is an example of an opaque object?

• your car windshield
• a wooden door
• a frosted glass

What is an example of a translucent material?

• a wood door
• a frosted glass
• a car windshield