Light & Shadow

What is the process by which light bounces off a surface?

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Diffraction

When light passes through a prism, it separates into different colors. What is this phenomenon called?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Dispersion

• Absorption

What is formed when an object blocks light?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Shadow

• Absorption

Which type of material allows light to pass through completely?

• Reflective

• Opaque

• Translucent

• Transparent

Which type of material does not allow any light to pass through?

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Semi-transparent

• Transparent

What type of material allows some light to pass through but scatters it in different directions?

• Reflective material

• Transparent material

• Opaque material

• Translucent material

What is the source of light that illuminates objects?

• Sun

• Moon

• Fire

• Stars

What object has a smooth surface that reflects light in a predictable manner?

• metal

• water

• glass

• mirror

What happens when light hits a mirror at an angle?

• It changes the color of the light

• It creates a rainbow effect

• It follows the law of reflection.

• It absorbs the light completely

What is the term used to describe the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

• diffraction

• reflection

• absorption

• refraction