Light Staar Questions

Which of the following best describes how the objective lens of this telescope helps a scientist observe the moon?

• The objective lens produces light

• The objective lens blocks light

• The objective lens reflects light

• The objective lens refracts light

In which other situation does light bend?

• When light moves through air into water

• When light hits a wall

• When light passes through outer space

• When light hits a mirror

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Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light?

• looking through the glass of a large window

• looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

• looking at a lightbulb that is glowing

• looking at a star on a clear night

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After the light leaves the fiber, it travels -

• in a straight line

• back into the fiber

• around the fiber

• in a curve

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Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are reflected

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are reduced

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The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?

• Reflection

• Translucent

• Refraction

• Magnified

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What property of light makes it possible to produce the hand shadow?

• The light reflects

• The light refracts

• The light travels in a straight line

• The light is enlarged

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Which diagram shows how the teacher should position the two mirrors?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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