Understanding Light and Its Properties

What is light?

• A type of sound

• A form of energy that helps us see

• A kind of food

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

• A lamp

• The sun

• A flashlight

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through them?

• Opaque

• Transparent

• Reflective

What happens when light hits a mirror?

• It disappears

• It is absorbed

• It reflects

Which color of light do we see when mixing red and blue?

• Green

• Purple

• Yellow

What is the name of the phenomenon where light bends when it passes through water?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

Which object would create a shadow?

• A clear glass

• A solid object

• A transparent object

Why do we see rainbows?

• Because of light bouncing off the ground

• Because of light bending in water droplets

• Because of the colors in the air

What do we call a material that does not allow any light to pass through?

• Transparent

• Opaque

• Luminous

What is the speed of light?

• Slower than sound

• The same as sound

• Much faster than sound