Reflection and Refraction of Light

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

• It disappears

• It changes direction

• It gets brighter

• It slows down

If you shine a flashlight at a flat, shiny surface, what do you notice about the light?

• The light spreads out in all directions

• The light gets absorbed by the surface

• The light bounces off in a new direction

• The light passes straight through the surface

Which of the following surfaces would reflect light the best?

• A rough, dark wall

• A smooth, white piece of paper

• A crumpled tin can

• A blackboard

Why do you see a reflection of yourself in a mirror?

• Because the mirror absorbs light

• Because the mirror bounces light back to your eyes

• Because the mirror makes light disappear

• Because the mirror bends light in all directions

What is the angle called between the incoming light and the surface it hits?

• Reflection angle

• Incident angle

• Refraction angle

• Transmission angle

If you shine a flashlight at an angle onto a smooth surface, where will the light go?

• It will scatter in all directions

• It will go straight through the surface

• It will bounce off at the same angle as it came in

• It will get absorbed by the surface

What type of surface is best for seeing a clear reflection of an object?

• A rough surface

• A bumpy surface

• A smooth, flat surface

• A transparent surface

When light travels from air into water, what happens to the light?

• It speeds up

• It bends or refracts

• It gets absorbed

• It disappears

What is the term for the bouncing back of light from a surface?

• Absorption

• Transmission

• Reflection

• Refraction

If you have a shiny, silver spoon and you look at it from different angles, what do you see?

• A blurry image

• A distorted image

• A clear reflection

• No reflection