Light Waves Can Be Reflected, Refracted and/or Absorbed

A convex mirror curves outward like the back of a spoon.

• True

• False

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Scattering occurs when certain wavelengths of light are reflected by particles, causing the light to SPREAD OUT in all directions.

• True

• False

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A material that allows light to pass THROUGH it completely is transparent.

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• False

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A student wakes up one morning and sees that it is foggy outside. Which response below best describes what is happening to the light outside?

• The fog SCATTERS the light.

• No light is TRANSMITTED at all.

• The light travels CLEARLY through the fog.

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The diagram below shows four thin beams of light interacting with a material. Which beam is absorbed

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Which of these materials best SCATTERS the light that strikes it?

• shiny mirror

• frosted glass

• eyeglass lens

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The diagram below shows four thin beams of light interacting with a material. Which beam scattered?

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The diagram below shows four light rays interacting with a material. The material is transparent to which beam?

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Which statement best explains why a banana is yellow?

• It emits yellow light.

• It reflects yellow light.

• It transmits yellow light.

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It is foggy outside one morning. Which term best describes the fog?

• opaque

• translucent

• transparent

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