Light Energy

The bending of light is called __.

• absorption

• refraction

• reflection

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

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

• refraction

• absorption

• reflection

• flipped

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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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The bending of light is called __.

• absorption

• refraction

• reflection

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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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Light travels in ___________ lines

• wavy
• bent
• straight
• backwards

The bouncing of light off an object

• basketball

• refraction

• reflection

• echo

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