Light Assessment #2

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

• It speeds up
• It bends and spreads out
• It stops
• It reflects back

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Which type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges?

• Concave lens
• Convex lens
• Flat lens
• Cylindrical lens

What causes refraction of light?

• Change in light speed
• Reflection of light
• Absorption of light
• Dispersion of light

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A concave lens causes light rays to...

• Converge
• Diverge
• Stay parallel
• Reflect

What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

• A mirror reflecting an image
• A pencil appearing bent in a glass of water
• Light traveling in a vacuum
• A shadow forming on the ground

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What is the term for the range of colors that make up white light?

• Spectrum
• Hue
• Pigment
• Shade

Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Violet

What happens when all the colors of light are combined?

• Black light is produced
• White light is produced
• Green light is produced
• Red light is produced

Which color of light is scattered the most in the atmosphere?

• Red
• Blue
• Yellow
• Green

Why is the sky blue?

• Blue light is absorbed by dust
• Blue light is scattered in all directions
• Blue light travels faster
• Blue light is reflected by water droplets