Prism

What is a prism?

• A two-dimensional object with curved ends

• A one-dimensional object with no ends

• A four-dimensional object with irregular ends

• A three-dimensional object with identical parallel ends and flat surfaces

What happens when you pass a beam of light through a prism?

• It disappears

• It creates a rainbow

• It becomes brighter

• It turns into a laser beam

What is the process called when light is split into different colors?

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Dispersion

• Reflection

What causes rainbows to form?

• Bending of light by clouds

• Bending of light by tiny drops of water

• Bending of light by glass prisms

• Bending of light by mirrors

What is the reason for the light to bend or refract in a prism?

• It moves at the same speed in the glass and in air

• It moves slower in the glass than in air

• It moves faster in the glass than in air

• It disappears in the glass

What is the spectrum created by a prism similar to?

• A rainbow

• A laser beam

• A flashlight

• A spotlight

What is the reason for the sky to appear blue?

• Scattering of light by air molecules

• Reflection of light by clouds

• Refraction of light by water droplets

• Dispersion of light by prisms

What causes the formation of a mirage in the desert?

• Refraction of light by hot air layers

• Reflection of light by sand particles

• Scattering of light by cacti

• Dispersion of light by rocks

What happens when light passes through a magnifying glass?

• It creates a rainbow

• It becomes brighter

• It disappears

• It turns into a laser beam