Properties of Light

Directions: Identify each statement as either true or false. If the answer is false, please correct the underlined word(s) to make the statement true. 1) The darkness of light is related to the amount of light being seen.

• True

• False

The greater the distance the source of light is, the lesser the intensity or brightness.

• True

• False

Directions: Identify each statement as either true or false. If the answer is false, please correct the underlined word(s) to make the statement true. 3) White light is made up of all the colors of light mixed together.

• True

• False

If white light is passed through a mirror, it can be separated into light of different colors.

• True

• False

Directions: For this section, match the term to its meaning. 5) Light

• C

• The intensity, or strength, of light.

• A

• The colors that make up white light.

• E

• A form of energy made of many colors.

• B

• The ability to make something move, happen, or change.

• D

• A tool used to separate white light.

Directions: For this section, match the term to its meaning. 6) Spectrum

• A

• The intensity, or strength, of light.

• C

• A tool used to separate white light.

• D

• The colors that make up white light.

• E

• The ability to make something move, happen, or change.

• B

• A form of energy made of many colors.

Directions: For this section, match the term to its meaning. 7) Prism

• D

• A form of energy made of many colors.

• B

• The intensity, or strength, of light.

• A

• A tool used to separate white light.

• C

• The ability to make something move, happen, or change.

• E

• The colors that make up white light.

Directions: For this section, match the term to its meaning. 8) Energy

• E

• The intensity, or strength, of light.

• C

• The colors that make up white light.

• A

• The ability to make something move, happen, or change.

• B

• A tool used to separate white light.

• D

• A form of energy made of many colors.

Directions: For this section, match the term to its meaning. 9) Brightness

• B

• A form of energy made of many colors.

• A

• A tool used to separate white light.

• C

• The colors that make up white light.

• D

• The intensity, or strength, of light.

• E

• The ability to make something move, happen, or change.

Directions: For this section, neatly write your answer on the provided line. 10) Name an example of an object that reflects light in order to be seen.

• Mirror

• Black Hole

• Light Bulb

• Sun