Light Science

what is it called when this happens?

• refraction

• reflection

• bent light

• light

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what color has shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

• violet

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when you see your face in the mirror that is an example of

• refraction

• reflection

• prism

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Explain what is happening in the picture.

• Light is reflected.

• Light is absorbed.

• Light is generated

• Light is refracted.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through a lens?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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Which of the following is true about light?

• Light travels in a straight line

• Light cannot be reflected

• Light is a type of sound

• Light is always visible

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Which of the following sentences uses the word light, the way a scientist would use the word light when referring to ENERGY?

• Gabby has a smile that can light up any room.

• Barbie has light blonde hair.

• Jay studied in light of his science test this week.

• The students observed the light being refracted in the prism.

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A student looks into a mirror and sees an image of an object. Which diagram shows an X where the object is most likely located? (5.6C)

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5.6C

_________________ is the change in direction of light waves as the waves pass from the air into water.  The light appears to bend.

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Defraction

• Mirror Image

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A prism is an object that

• mixes light

• absorbs light

• separates white light into bands of colored light