Reflection, Refraction, and Absorption

What happens when a light is blocked by something in it's path?

• The light becomes brighter.

• The light can no longer be seen.

• The light can bend and still be seen.

What are the three things that can happen when a light strikes an object?

Which type of object do you think reflects a light best?

• A shiny, glass-like object

• Something that is transparent (see through)

• A very dark object

Darker, thicker objects tend to absorb light. Which of the following objects would absorb light the best?

• Water in the ocean

• Black tar in a parking lot

• A window

What is a word that is synonymous with "Refraction"?

• Reflect

• Bend

• Absorb

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Which of the following do you think is an "opaque" object?

• Wax Paper

• Aluminum Foil

• Plastic Wrap

Which of the following objects do you think is "transparent"?

• Plastic Wrap

• Wax Paper

• Aluminum Foil

Which of the following objects do you think is translucent? 

• Wax Paper

• Aluminum Foil

• Plastic Wrap

A human object is "opaque" (o-pay-k) because light cannot pass through it. Which 2 objects are "opaque" in this room (besides yourself)?

• wooden desk

• glass window

• cloth lamp shade

• closed book

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What is at least 1 new thing you learned and 1 thing you already knew through this video?

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