Properties of 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. 

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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Which has less energy than visible light?

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• X-Rays

• UV light

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Which of these provides the best explanation for why the pencil appears broken?

• The pencil absorbs the light rays that hit it.

• Water reflects light rays away from the pencil.

• Light rays are bent by the water in the glass.

• The surface of the water reflects the light rays.

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At what point is the laser being reflected?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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