Light Quiz

Which is true of the areas labeled in this image?

• A and B are translucent, and C is opaque
• A and B are transparent, and C is opaque
• A is transparent, and B and C are opaque
• A is transparent, and B and C are translucent

Which happens when light waves pass through a material?

• diffusion
• reflection
• absorption
• transmission

Which of the following absorbs the most light?

• a black car
• a blue car
• a red car
• a white car

If a surface reflects both red and green light, but absorbs blue light, what color will it appear to be?

• blue
• yellow
• white
• brown

Why does mixing two colors of paint produce a darker color?

• because as different pigments are added, more wavelengths of light are absorbed
• because as different pigments are added, more wavelengths of light are reflected
• because as different pigments are added, more wavelengths of light are produced
• because as different pigments are added, more wavelengths of light are transmitted

Which explains why the fork looks different under water?

• light can't pass through the glass
• the wavelength of light lengthens
• the amount of light increases when going through water
• light is refracted at an angle

Smooth surfaces _______ a lot of light.

• reflect
• bend
• absorb
• twist

Another name for light bending is ....

• Reflaction
• Absorbing
• Refraction
• mirror

Why do we see objects as white?

• They absorb all light
• They reflect all light
• They absorb some light and reflect some light

Opaque means...

• No light passes through it
• All light passes through it
• Some light passes through it