Reflection

What word is used to describe light as it strikes a smooth, shiny surface and bounces off?

• shadow

• energy

• reflection

• wave length

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When light bounces off a mirror it is ________.

• absorbed

• reflected

• corrected

• refracted

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The image reflected from a ______ surface may be larger, smaller, or upside down.

• flat

• shiny

• curved

• rough

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Shining a flashlight on a flat mirror proves that light can

• pass through objects.

• only travel in a straight line.

• be reflected.

• be absorbed by the mirror.

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Which of the following materials will reflect light the best?

• a piece of wood

• a glass of water

• a plastic spoon

• a metal spoon

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In which picture is the light MOST diffused?

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In which picture is the light LEAST diffused?

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This glass is __________________ .

• opaque because light can pass through it.

• transparent because light cannot pass through it

• opaque because light cannot pass through it

• transparent because light can pass through it

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This mug is __________________

• opaque because light can pass through it.

• transparent because light cannot pass through it.

• opaque because light cannot pass through it.

• transparent because light can pass through it.

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Compared to the surface of a mirror, this cup is less smooth because ______

• light is being reflected.

• light is being diffused.

• the cup is dirty.

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