Light Properties Quiz

In cartoons, when a character shines a flashlight onto a mirror, what is happening to the light?

• The light from the flashlight is bouncing off the mirror and changing direction, this is called reflection.

• The light from the flashlight is splitting into different colors when it hits the mirror.

• The light from the flashlight is moving in a straight line when it hits the mirror.

• The light from the flashlight is being absorbed by the mirror and disappears.

Answer explanation

Reflection of light is the process where light is bounced off a surface and changes direction.

Imagine a cartoon character looking at themselves in a mirror. How does the mirror reflect the character's image?

• The mirror refracts light, bending it as it passes

• The mirror reflects light, bouncing it off its smooth surface.

• The mirror generates its own light to create a reflection

• The mirror absorbs light, then emits it back

Answer explanation

A mirror reflects light by bouncing it off its smooth surface.

In cartoons, you might have seen characters like Tom and Jerry running from one room to another through a glass door. Sometimes, they get confused and hit the glass door. This is because of the bending of light when transitioning from one medium to another, also known as light refraction. Can you tell what light refraction is?

• Reflection of light from the surface

• Absorption of light by the environment

• Light emission by the source

• Bending of light when transitioning from one medium to another.

Answer explanation

Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another.

Why does a cartoon character look bent when they dive into a pool of water in the cartoon?

• Light absorption

• Light scattering

• Light refraction

• Light reflection

Answer explanation

When a pencil is placed in a glass of water, it appears bent due to light refraction.

In the world of cartoons, which character would be considered a transparent object?

• A character that absorbs all the light, like a black hole

• A character that reflects all the light, like a mirror

• A character that emits light, like a light bulb

• A character that allows light to pass through without scattering, like a ghost

Answer explanation

A transparent object is an object that allows light to pass through without scattering. It does not absorb, reflect, or emit light.

In a cartoon, a character is trying to spy on the villains through a semi-transparent object. Can you guess what object he might be using?

• Transparent plastic

• Opaque paper

• Frosted glass

• Transparent diamond

Answer explanation

A semi-transparent object is exemplified by frosted glass.

In the world of cartoons, how would you describe a character like a ghost who doesn't allow light to pass through it?

• A character that changes color in light

• A character that emits light

• A character that allows light to pass through it

• A character that does not allow light to pass through it

Answer explanation

An opaque object is an object that does not allow light to pass through it. It is the correct choice because it prevents light from passing through.

In cartoons, why does a character see a shadow behind another character when light falls on it?

• The character emits light, creating a shadow

• Light is blocked by the character, creating a shadow.

• The character absorbs all light, creating a shadow

• The character reflects all light, creating a shadow

Answer explanation

When light is blocked by an object, it creates a shadow. In this case, the correct answer is 'Light is blocked by the object, creating a shadow.'

In the cartoon 'Rainbow Rangers', the rangers have the colors of the rainbow. What are these colors in the correct order?

• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Violet

• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Lavender

• Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

Answer explanation

The correct order of colors in a rainbow is: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

In a cartoon, a character uses a prism to separate white light into different colors. How does this happen?

• The prism in the cartoon generates different colors through chemical reactions

• The prism in the cartoon absorbs some colors and reflects others

• The prism in the cartoon emits different colors depending on the angle of incidence

• The prism in the cartoon refracts light at different angles depending on the wavelength of each color.

Answer explanation

The prism refracts light at different angles depending on the wavelength of each color, causing the separation of white light into different colors.