Concepts of Light

​ (a)   ​ is the bouncing of energy waves off the surface of an object.

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Energy

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​ (a)   is he bending or redirection of energy waves as they pass from one substance to another.

• Refraction
• Reflection
• Wave
• Energy

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Think about what reflection and refraction mean and match each image with the term that best represents what is shown.

• Reflection

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• Refraction

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• Reflection

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• Refraction

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Light travels in a

• vacuum

• straight line

• curve

• thermal point

​A ​ (a)   is a clear piece of curved glass or plastic that bends passing light to focus or spread the light rays

• lens
• mirror
• wave
• laser

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A ​ (a)   is a very smooth surface able to clearly reflect light to form a virtual image.

• mirror
• lens
• photograph
• illustration

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This image a good representation of what?

• Reflection

• Coils

• Refraction

• Diagram

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This type of energy, visible to the human eye, travels in straight lines.

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Light Energy

• Electrical Energy

On which object is a student most likely to see a reflection?

• Black Paper

• White Paper

• Shut Down

  Device Screen

• Door Handle

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A child notices that they can see in their room with the lights out at night when there is a full moon. What is the most likely reason for this?

• Moonlight is transmitted through the glass in a window.

• There is probably a source of light somewhere else in the house.

• The sun is still shining somewhere.

• The electrical energy creates a visible field.

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