Reflection, Refraction, and Absorption

The bending of light is called __.

• absorption

• refraction

• reflection

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When light bounces off a substance, this is called __.

• refraction

• absorption

• reflection

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When light comes into contact with something, and it changes into heat energy, this is called __.

• absorption

• reflection

• refraction

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Why does the straw appear to be bent?

• light is reflected

• light is absorbed

• light is destroyed

• light is refracted

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What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?

• refraction

• absorption

• reflection

• flipped

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As white light passes through a prism, it is separated into all of the colors of visible light. This is because ___.

• the light is being absorbed

• the light is being refracted

• the light is being reflected

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We are able to see a mirrored image of the mountains on the water because of __.

• refraction

• reflection

• absorption

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What is this most likely an example of?

• reflection

• refraction

• absorption

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This shirt looks read because it is __ red light.

• absorbing

• refracting

• reflecting

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The shirts are exactly the same, except their colors. Which statement is true about them?

• The black shirt and white shirt reflect the same amount of light.

• The black shirt and white shirt absorb the same amount of light.

• The black shirt absorbs more light, and the white shirt reflects more light.

• The black shirt reflects more light, and the white shirt absorbs more light.

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