5.6C Light 2

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of the refraction of light?

• When light waves hit a hard, flat surface, they bounce off at the same angle as they hit the surface.

• When light waves hit a surface, they are absorbed by the surface.

• When light waves move from one medium to another, the light waves bend.

• Light waves travel in a straight line until they strike an object.

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The image below shows a cat and its shadow. Which property of light causes shadows?

• Light travels in waves until it strikes an object.

• Light energy behaves like a wave.

• White light can be separated into its different colors.

• Light is made of energy-packed photons.

  
  

Which of the following is the correct definition of light energy?

• Energy associated with the vibration of matter

• Electromagnetic energy that can be seen

• Energy associated with the motion of an object

• Energy associated with the movement of molecules that creates heat

In which position should a person stand to be able to see the reflection from the flashlight?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following statements about light is correct?

• Light energy is made of electrons.

• Light energy travels in a straight line.

• Light travels in many different directions.

• Light energy requires a closed circuit.

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When students looks at a frog swimming in an aquarium, they notice that the bottom of the frog looks larger than the top. Why does this happen?

• Light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object.

• Light is reflected off the surface of the water.

• Light is absorbed by the water and the frog.

• Light is refracted as it moves from one medium to another.

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All of the following are examples of the reflection of light except –

• using a mirror to comb your hair

• looking at the full moon on a clear night

• looking at your reflection in a pond

• turning on a lamp in a dark room

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When white light enters a prism, the light waves ______ and separate into the colors of the rainbow.

• absorb

• refract

• reflect

• combine

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