light

Light travels in straight lines until reflected by another object. Which illustration best shows the light being reflected?

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Which of the following is the best example of an object transmitting 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.

Which of the following is demonstrated when light bounces off of mirrors or shiny surfaces?

• Scattering

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Reflection

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.

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.

Light is a kind of.....

• reflection
• energy
• heat
• matter

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. 

This leaf will

• Reflect green light

• Absorb green light

• Reflect red light

• Reflect no light

Which has more energy than visible light?

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Infrared light

• Gamma rays

During a thunderstorm, Sanjay saw lightning and then heard thunder 5s later.Why did he see the lightning before he heard the thunder

• Sound travel faster than light

• Light travel faster than sound

• He would have seen the thunder and lightning at the same time

• There is no reason