The hand shadow has a shape similar to her hand because—

• light travels in a straight line.

• light can be separated into different colors.

• light is a form of energy.

• light passes through her hand.

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When light strikes an object you can't see through, what happens to the light?

• It is completely absorbed.

• It reflects some light and absorbs some light.

• It passes through the object.

• It disappears.

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What is the term used for the object that light bounces off?

• Absorber

• Reflector

• Medium

• Transmitter

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What happens when light is absorbed by an object?

• The object becomes transparent.

• The object takes in the light.

• The object reflects all the light.

• The object changes color.

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Which surfaces reflect more light?

• Black surfaces

• White surfaces

• Transparent surfaces

• Colored surfaces

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Which type of surfaces reflect more light than dull surfaces?

• Rough surfaces

• Shiny surfaces

• Dark surfaces

• Soft surfaces

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What is the mirror doing in this diagram?

• It absorbs light.

• It transmits light.

• It reflects light.

• It blocks light.

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Which mediums would reflect almost all light? Choose TWO answers.

• A black sweater

• A shiny piece of metal

• A dark wood table

• A piece of cardboard

• A calm pond of water

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Which of the diagrams below show a flashlight shining on a transparent object?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

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The transparent object could possibly be made of which material?

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

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