Light

What three things may happen to light that strikes an object? 

• The light may be reflected, transmitted or absorbed.
• The light may be reflected and refracted.
• The light may be absorbed and transmitted.

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Which of the following is the best example of an object absorbing light?

• A black sweater in the sun.

• A clean window in the sun.

• A curved mirror in the sun.

• A long shadow in the sun.

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The bouncing of light off an object is ....

• a mirror
• absorption
• reflection
• refraction

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Light is a kind of.....

• reflection
• energy
• heat
• matter

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Which of these describes how light travels through an empty space?

• It travels straight but may change direction to avoid objects.
• It changes direction often even if there are no objects. 
• It comes to a stop after it travels a certain distance. 
• It travels in a straight line without stopping. 

What surface best reflects light?

• dull
• shiny
• clear
• black

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If a black and white car were in the parking lot all day. Compare the temperatures of the two cars.

• The black car would be cooler.
• The white car would be hotter.
• The black car would be hotter.
• They would be the same

Which reflect light

• Cat

• Potato

• Mirror

• Moon

• empty space

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This leaf will

• Reflect green light

• Absorb green light

• Reflect red light

• Reflect no light

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Which has more energy than visible light?

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Infrared light

• Gamma rays

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