Quiz about Light Science

Question 1

what is it called when this happens?

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refraction

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reflection

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bent light

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light

Question 2

what color has shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum

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violet

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blue

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green

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orange

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red

Question 3

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

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reflection

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refraction

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prism

Question 4

Explain what is happening in the picture.

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Light is refracted.

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Light is reflected.

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Light is absorbed.

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Light is generated

Question 5

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

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Absorption

Question 6

Which of the following is true about light?

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Light travels in a straight line

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Light cannot be reflected

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Light is a type of sound

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Light is always visible

Question 7

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

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The students observed the light being refracted in the prism.

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Gabby has a smile that can light up any room.

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Barbie has light blonde hair.

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Jay studied in light of his science test this week.

Question 8

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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Option A is correct

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B.

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C.

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D.

Question 9

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

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Defraction

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Mirror Image

Question 10

A prism is an object that

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separates white light into bands of colored light

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mixes light

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absorbs light

Question 11

is this object...

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transparent

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opaque

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translucent

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sedimentary

Question 12

what is this object classified as? (one piece of paper)

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translucent

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opaque

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transparent

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erosion

Question 13

Light is a form of

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energy

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wave

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ray

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prism

Question 14

A lens that curves inward

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concave

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convex

Question 15

A lens that curves outward

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Convex

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concave

Question 16

All light passes through materials= ______________

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transparent

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opaque

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translucent

Question 17

What happens when we light up a candle?

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The candle burns and reacts with oxygen in the air. This chemical reaction causes a flame that emits light.

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The candle burns and reacts with carbon dioxide in the air. This chemical reaction causes a flame that emits light.

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We require a charged battery, otherwise it will not work.

Question 18

Which of the following are characteristics of light?

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Speed

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Colour

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Direction

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Flexibility

Question 19

What happens when light travels? Does it always go on a straight line?

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If while traveling, light hits something, it could be absorbed or reflected depending on the material it hits. For example, a mirror would reflect light whereas a black wall would absorb it.

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If while traveling, light hits something, it will always be absorbed, no matter the material.

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If while traveling, light hits something, it will always be reflected, no matter the material.

Question 20

Can transparent materials let light pass through them?

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Yes, they let light pass through them.

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No, transparent materials block the light.

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Yes, but light just partially passes through.

Question 21

What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Dispersion

Question 22

Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 23

In a vacuum, what is the speed of light?

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$$3 imes 10^8$$ m/s

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$$1.5 imes 10^8$$ m/s

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$$2.5 imes 10^8$$ m/s

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$$3.5 imes 10^8$$ m/s

Question 24

What type of lens is used to correct short-sightedness?

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Concave lens

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Convex lens

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Cylindrical lens

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Bifocal lens

Question 25

Which of the following is a real-world application of the principle of total internal reflection?

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Optical fiber

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Magnifying glass

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Periscope

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Camera lens

Light Science

25 questions

what is it called when this happens?

what color has shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum

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

Explain what is happening in the picture.

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

Which of the following is true about light?

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

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)

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

A prism is an object that

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