Light

Andrew was observing many different objects. Which of the following objects could Andrew observe producing light energy?

• a rock

• a mirror

• a candle

• a window

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Which of the following examples demonstrates light being absorbed?

• light striking a black t-shirt

• light bouncing off of a spoon

• light traveling through a prism

• light passing through water in a glass

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John wants to make a shadow on the wall in front of him. Where does John need to put the lamp in order to make the shadow?

• Directly beneath him

• Directly above him

• In front of him

• Behind him

Light travels through the air. What is TRUE about how light travels?

• Light moves in a straight path.

• Light moves in circles.

• Light cannot change direction.

• Light cannot go through materials.

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In science class, Mr. Harris is using a flashlight during his demonstration. What will happen when Mr. Harris shines the light on a mirror?

• The mirror will bend the light.

• The mirror will reflect the light.

• The mirror will refract the light.

• The mirror will absorb the light.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Sarah's teacher set up an investigation to determine how different colors absorb light. Two beakers were filled with the same temperature water and set in the sunlight next to one another. The temperatures of the water were measured after two hours and the results are shown below. Based on her results, what inference can Sarah make?

• The color of the paper did not affect the water temperature.

• The lighter paper absorbed more light so it warmed the water.

• Both papers absorbed the light equally.

• The darker paper absorbed more light so it warmed the water.

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Emily looks at herself in a mirror each morning to get ready for school. Why is Emily able to see herself in the mirror?

• The mirror reflects the light.

• Light travels through the mirror.

• Light bends as it hits the mirror.

• The mirror absorbs the light.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Ashley sets up an investigation to record the length of a shadow throughout one day to see if the length of the shadow changes. Each hour she will trace the shadow formed as shown below. Which of the following would be the LEAST important to her investigation?

• Choosing a location that has sunlight

• Measuring the length of the shadows

• Observing the temperature outside

• Recording the time each shadow occurs

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Scientists use the word light to refer to a form of energy. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the way scientists would use the word light when talking about energy?

• Josie is the girl with the light brown hair.

• Allie stayed home in light of her sickness.

• Thomas observed how the light traveled across the room.

• Andrew lights up when he watches his baby brother.

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Scientists have a specific meaning for the word reflect. Which of the following is NOT a way that a scientist would use the word reflect?

• The light will reflect in different directions.

• Reflect on something that made you happy.

• Mirrors reflect our image back to us.

• Shiny objects tend to reflect more than dull objects.

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