Light primary school

A shadow is a reflection of light on a surface

A shadow is a type of cloud formation

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

A shadow is a type of plant

Shadows are formed when objects emit light.

Shadows are formed when an object blocks light.

Shadows are formed when objects absorb light.

Shadows are formed when objects reflect light.

To generate electricity

To produce sound waves

To absorb light

To refract light, break it down into its constituent colors, or to reflect light.

Light is absorbed or reflected by the opaque object.

Light is amplified by the opaque object.

Light is refracted by the opaque object.

Light is scattered by the opaque object.

Sometimes

No

Rarely

Yes

Clear plastic

Frosted glass

Translucent metal

Opaque glass

Translucent objects are completely opaque

The main difference between transparent and translucent objects is how they interact with light.

Transparent objects absorb all light

Transparent objects reflect light in all directions

Opaque objects emit light

Opaque objects refract light

Opaque objects allow light to pass through

Light is either absorbed or reflected by opaque objects.

Glass

Paper

Wood, metal, ceramic

Plastic

By turning off the light source

By moving the light source closer to the object

By using a transparent object

By placing an object in the path of the light source.