Light

What happens to light when it hits a rough surface?

• It reflects clearly and uniformly.

• It scatters and does not reflect clearly.

• It passes through without any change.

• It absorbs all the light completely.

What occurs when light bounces off an object?

• It refracts.

• It absorbs.

• It reflects.

• It diffracts.

What is a form of energy that travels in straight lines?

• Sound

• Light

• Heat

• Electricity

What is refraction?

• Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

• Refraction is the reflection of light when it hits a surface.

• Refraction is the absorption of light by a medium.

• Refraction is the scattering of light in different directions.

What happens to light when it passes through water?

• Light reflects off the surface of the water.

• Light bends as it passes through water, a process known as refraction.

• Light disappears completely in water.

• Light travels faster in water than in air.

Can light travel through transparent materials?

• No, light cannot travel through transparent materials.

• Only some types of light can travel through transparent materials.

• Yes, light can travel through transparent materials.

• Light can only travel through opaque materials.

On what type of surfaces does reflection occur best?

• Rough, uneven surfaces

• Flat, smooth surfaces

• Textured surfaces

• Transparent surfaces

What is a lens?

• A transparent object that refracts light to focus or disperse it.

• A type of camera used for photography.

• A device that measures temperature.

• A tool used for cutting glass.

What is the term for light changing direction as it enters a different medium?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

What is reflection in terms of light?

• Reflection is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums.

• Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

• Reflection is the absorption of light by a surface.

• Reflection is the scattering of light in different directions.