How are Shadows made? lesson 2

How do light waves travel from their source?

• In circles

• In a zigzag pattern

• Randomly without any direction

• In straight lines that spread out

What happens when light hits a transparent object?

• It stops moving

• It gets absorbed

• It bounces back

• Most of the light passes through

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Which of the following is NOT a transparent object?

• Water

• Glass

• Wood

• Air

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What is created when light is blocked by an opaque object?

• A reflection

• A beam of light

• A shadow

• A transparent path

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Are people's bodies considered transparent or opaque?

• Luminous

• Semi-transparent

• Opaque

• Transparent

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What determines the size of a shadow?

• The color of the object

• The weight of the object

• The distance of the object from the light source

• The temperature of the light source

What do you need to experiment with shadows?

• A camera and a projector

• Colored lights and water

• A mirror and a flashlight

• A light source, paper, marker, and a tree cutout

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What happens to the shadow when the object moves closer to the light source?

• It changes color

• It becomes larger

• It becomes smaller

• It disappears

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Which of the following objects is likely to create a shadow?

• A water bottle

• A wooden door

• A beam of light

• A glass window

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How can you make shadows with your hands?

• By placing them behind a light source

• By covering them with cloth

• By putting them in water

• By shining a light directly on them

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