Understanding Reflection, Refraction, & Absorption

What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface like a mirror?

• It reflects at the same angle it arrived.

• It bends and slows down.

• It gets absorbed by the surface.

• It changes color.

Why does a straw look bent when placed in a glass of water?

• Because of refraction.

• Because of reflection.

• Because of absorption.

• Because of diffraction.

What is the main reason dark clothes make you feel hotter on a sunny day?

• They absorb more light.

• They reflect more light.

• They refract more light.

• They produce their own light.

Which property of light is used by mirrors to help us see ourselves?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Diffraction

How do solar panels create energy?

• By absorbing sunlight.

• By reflecting sunlight.

• By refracting sunlight.

• By bending sunlight.

What creates a rainbow when light passes through raindrops?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Diffraction

Why are reflective materials used in road signs?

• To be seen at night.

• To absorb light.

• To create energy.

• To change the color of light.