5.6C light

A boy sees the reflection of an apple in the mirror. Which diagram shows the correct locations of the boy and apple for this to be possible?

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When looking at an anchor I clear water, the perceived position of the anchor is different than its actual position. Why is the perceived position of the anchor different than the actual position of the anchor?

• Shading of light

• Absorption of light

• Reflection of light

• Refraction of light

On a sunny day, shadows are created when the in shines on an object. Why does a shadow form?

• Light traveling in waves is reflected off the object.

• Light is refracted and projected behind the object.

• Light traveling in a straight line is blocked by the object.

• Light changes wavelengths which causes the darker color.

A polar bear at the zoo is playing in the water. Zoo visitors can watch the bear through a large window. Which property of the light explains this strange image?

• The light waves absorbed by the water but not the air so the image is distorted.

• The light traveling through air and water causing the light waves to refract.

• The window reflects the light waves which changes the image of the bear.

• Since the water is colder than air the light waves travel in different directions.

Lynn and Ana are twins. Lynn is wearing a black dress while Ana is wearing a white dress. Which girl is warmer?

• Lynn is warmer because the black dress absorbs more light.

• Ana is warmer because the white dress reflects more light.

• Lynn is warmer because the black dress refracts all wavelengths of light.

• Ana is warmer because light is passing through the white dress.

Light from the stars travel through space and can be seen more clearly with a telescope. Some telescope models use mirrors to reflect the light as it travels through the instrument. With the additional help of a lens in the eye price, these reflections allow the viewer to get a more clear and enlarged image of the star. Which property of light allows the telescope to work in this manner?

• Light has different wavelengths.

• Light travels in a curved path.

• Light refracts through the mirrors.

• Light travels in straight lines.

The arrows in the diagram below represent light passing through a convex lens. Which statement best summarizes the action seen in the diagram?

• Light is refracted as it passes through the convex lens.

• Light is reflected as it passes through convex lens.

• Light is absorbed as it passes through the convex lens.

• Light diminishes as it passes through the convex lens.

The insect display at the local zoo allows visitors to view an insect in small curved mirrors. Why do curved mirrors show a distorted image?

• The light refracts when it hits the surface.

• The light reflects at different angles because the mirrors are curved.

• The light source is weak so the image is changed.

• The light is absorbed by the curved areas on the mirror.

Which image illustrates the refraction of light when it strained a prism?

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Which of the following pictures does not show the reflection of light off a flat mirror?

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