Light & Materials Quiz

Which of the following materials is an example of a transparent object?

• A wooden door

• A brick wall

• A glass window

• A metal spoon

What is the main difference between transparent and translucent materials?

• Transparent materials allow no light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light to pass.

• Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light but scatter it.

• Transparent materials are always solid, while translucent materials can be liquid.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

Which of the following is an example of an opaque object?

• A stained glass window

• A clear plastic bottle

• A wooden table

• A glass of water

How does light interact with a mirror?

• It passes through the mirror.

• It is absorbed by the mirror.

• It is reflected by the mirror.

• It is scattered in all directions by the mirror.

Which of the following materials is most likely to be transparent?

• Aluminum foil

• Clear glass

• Cardboard

• Leather

What characteristic do translucent objects have?

• They reflect all the light.

• They allow light to pass through but scatter it.

• They do not allow any light to pass through.

• They only allow ultraviolet light to pass through.

Which of the following is NOT a property of light?

• Light travels in straight lines.

• Light can be bent or refracted.

• Light is only visible in darkness.

• Light can be reflected.

What happens when light hits an opaque object?

• It is completely transmitted.

• It is refracted.

• It is absorbed or reflected.

• It becomes polarized.

Which of the following would be considered a translucent material?

• A sheet of notebook paper

• A block of ice

• A piece of clear acrylic

• A steel door

Why can we see through transparent materials?

• Because they reflect all the light.

• Because they absorb all the light.

• Because they allow light to pass through without scattering.

• Because they scatter light in all directions.