Waves in Light & Technology

Which of the following materials will reflect light best?

• a piece of wood

• a glass of water

• a plastic spoon

• a metal spoon

What word is used to describe light as it strikes a smooth, shiny surface and bounces off?

• shadow

• energy

• reflection

• wavelength

The appearance of a drinking straw being bent in a glass of water demonstrates the _______ of light.

• refection

• radiation

• translation

• refraction

A prism ________ light to show the colors that make up the visible light spectrum.

• reflects

• absorbs

• transmits

• refracts

Given your knowledge of light and its properties, which statement is not true.

• Refraction occurs when light bounces off a surface.

• Light is a form of energy.

• An object's color comes from the light it reflects.

• Light tends to travel in a straight line.

The bending of waves due to a change in speed best describes which of the following?

• refection

• refraction

• absorption of light

• visible light

Why does the straw appear to be bent?

• light is reflected

• light is absorbed

• light is turned

• light is refracted

• Reflection
• Refraction

We see shadows because light travels in a __________________ line.

• curved
• straight
• rainbow

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

• refraction

• absorbed

• reflection

• flipped