Light Bitesize

What happens when light hits a mirror?

• It gets absorbed

• It bends

• It reflects

• It goes through

Why does a pencil look bent in a glass of water?

• The water moves the pencil

• Light reflects off the pencil

• Light is absorbed by the water

• Light bends when it passes through water

Which object would create the darkest shadow?

• Clear glass

• Wax paper

• Wooden block

• Plastic bag

What is the name of the bending of light as it moves from air to water?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Illumination

Which material lets most light pass through?

• Cardboard

• Frosted glass

• Clear plastic

• Metal sheet

When light is blocked by an object, what is formed?

• A beam

• A shadow

• A glow

• A reflection

Which surface reflects light the best?

• Black paper

• Wooden table

• Mirror

• Cloth

Which of the following is an opaque object?

• Glass window

• Water bottle

• Aluminum foil

• Tissue paper

What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

• All light passes through

• No light passes through

• Some light passes through

• Light bends a lot

Which of these materials is transparent?

• Cardboard

• Tinted car window

• Clear glass

• Wooden door