Exploring Light Wave Properties Adapted

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

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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Which of the following materials is most likely to absorb light?

• Clear glass

• Black cloth

• White paper

• Aluminum foil

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Describe how a prism affects a beam of white light.

• It reflects the light without changing its color.

• It absorbs the light completely.

• It transmits the light without any change.

• It disperses the light into a spectrum of colors.

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Which of the following best explains why we see a red apple as red?

• The apple reflects red light and absorbs other colors.

• The apple absorbs red light and reflects other colors.

• The apple transmits red light and absorbs other colors.

• The apple reflects all colors equally.

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What happens to light when it hits a smooth, shiny surface?

• It is absorbed.

• It is scattered.

• It is reflected.

• It is refracted.

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Which of the following is an example of light transmission?

• Light bouncing off a mirror

• Light passing through a window

• Light being absorbed by a black shirt

• Light bending in a glass of water

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Explain how sunglasses help protect your eyes from sunlight.

• They reflect all light away from your eyes.

• They absorb harmful UV rays while allowing some light to pass through.

• They transmit all light without any change.

• They refract light to reduce glare.

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What is the primary reason that a pencil appears bent when placed in a glass of water?

• Reflection of light

• Absorption of light

• Transmission of light

• Refraction of light

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How does the thickness of a material affect the amount of light it transmits?

• Thicker materials transmit more light.

• Thicker materials transmit less light.

• Thickness does not affect light transmission.

• Thicker materials reflect more light.

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Which of the following best describes the behavior of light when it strikes a rough surface?

• It is absorbed completely.

• It is reflected in one direction.

• It is scattered in many directions.

• It is transmitted through the surface.

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