Behavior of Light Waves

Light bouncing off of the boundary between media is called...

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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Light changing direction in a new medium is called...

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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Energy lost from a light ray into a medium is called...

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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Light passing through a glass window is called...

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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Which of the following would absorb the MOST light?

• A black t-shirt

• A mirror

• Notebook paper

• An apple

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Which of the following would transmit the MOST light?

• A window

• Cardboard

• A cellphone

• Mr. Smith's vest

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Which of the following would absorb the LEAST light?

• Sunglasses

• Coal

• A blue sweatshirt

• Blacktop

Which of the following would transmit the LEAST light?

• Glasses

• Car windshield

• A fish tank

• Cement

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Which photo shows the path of light rays traveling from a light bulb?

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Why does the laser appear to bend?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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