Light and Its Interactions

What happens when light hits a black shirt?

• The light passes through the shirt.

• The light bounces off the shirt.

• The light is absorbed by the shirt.

• The light is reflected by the shirt.

What is the name for the bending of light when it passes through a lens?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Transmission

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

• The straw is actually bent.

• The water makes the straw look bigger.

• The light from the straw bends as it travels through different mediums.

• The light from the straw is reflected by the water.

What are the three ways materials can interact with light?

What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?

What is a lens and how does it affect light?

Think about a time you saw light reflecting off something. What was it reflecting off of? How did the reflection make you feel?

Imagine you are a ray of light. What would you see and experience as you travel through different materials? How would you feel about being absorbed by a black shirt or reflected by a mirror?

The text says that light is fascinating. What do you find fascinating about light? How does light make your life more interesting?