Light Reflection Worksheet

In the picture below, a ray of light hits a mirror and changes direction. What is this "bouncing off" action called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• reflection

• refraction

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A car is driving in the middle of the night, and it is very dark. Light from the headlights of the car

• travels only to objects that are shiny.

• travels in a circle.

• travels in a curved line.

• travels in a straight line.

The woman shown can see objects through the window, which is made of glass. She can also see her reflection. What is the reason for this?

• The glass allows some light to pass through, but some light is reflected.

• The glass allows some light to pass through, but most of the light is absorbed.

• The glass reflects all of the light that hits it and does not allow any to pass through.

• The glass absorbs all of the light that hits it and does not reflect any.

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A periscope, such as the one shown in the picture below, is a tool that allows a person to see things from a higher point of view. A periscope works because two mirrors inside it

• absorb light.

• refract light.

• produce light.

• reflect light.

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In which of the following situations is light most likely to be reflected?

• when it strikes a dark-colored object

• when it strikes a shiny object

• when it travels through outer space

• when it travels through water and then through air

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In which of the following situations is light most likely to be refracted?

• when it travels through outer space

• when it hits a dark-colored surface

• when it travels through air and then through glass

• when it strikes a mirror

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What happens to light at the surface of the water that creates the upside down image of the impalas?

• The light is turned into sound.

• The light is refracted.

• The light is reflected.

• The light is absorbed.

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What happens when light is refracted through water from air?

• The light will bend as it passes through.

• The light will pass through the water without a change.

• The light will bounce off the water.

• The light will be soaked up by the water.

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A magnifying glass makes use of the fact that light ___________ when it travels from one medium to another.

• is absorbed

• moves in a straight line

• is refracted
• is reflected

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Which of the following surfaces reflects the most light?

• aluminum foil

• tree trunk

• concrete sidewalk

• yellow cloth

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