Reflection and Refraction

Which drawing best shows how light travels from a car's headlights?

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Two flashlights are turned on. The light rays they produce are shown in the diagram. These rays BEST illustrate that -

• both rays are being reflected by the water.

• both rays are being refracted by the water.

• Ray1 is reflected and Ray 2 is refracted by the water

• Ray 1 is refracted and Ray 2 is reflected by the water

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A prism is used to—

• block light rays

• refract light rays

• reflect an image

• change heat into light

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All of the following refract light EXCEPT -

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Which of the following objects would BEST reflect light?

• Waxed paper

• Aluminum foil

• Plastic wrap

• Craft paper

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What type of lens makes a good hand lens to magnify objects?

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A shiny aluminum screen can be placed on the windshield of a parked car. This screen helps to keep the car cool because it—

• reflects the sunlight

• absorbs heat

• causes evaporation

• conducts electricity

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The diagram shows a metal spoon in a glass of water. Which process causes the metal spoon to appear split or broken?

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Transmission

• Reflection

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Which of the following best explains why it is harder to see your reflection in a rough surface than a smooth surface?

• When light hits a rough surface, much of it is absorbed into the substance

• When light hits a smooth surface, much of it is refracted so that it bends

• When light hits a rough surface, much of it is reflected in many different directions

• When light hits a smooth surface, the light is mostly converted to energy

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What happens when light hits an object that it cannot pass through?

• The light is refracted or absorbed

• The light is reflected or absorbed

• The light is reflected or refracted

• The light is scattered or curved

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