Exploring Light Absorption, Reflection, and Refraction

What happens when light hits smooth, shiny surfaces?

• It disappears.

• It scatters in random directions.

• It reflects at the same angle it arrives.

• It gets absorbed completely.

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What is the angle of incidence?

• The angle at which light bends.

• The angle at which light hits a surface.

• The angle at which light is absorbed.

• The angle at which light leaves a surface.

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What happens to the angle of light when it reflects off a surface?

• It is halved.

• It becomes unpredictable.

• It remains the same.

• It becomes twice as large.

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Why don't we see reflections from the red boat?

• Because the light is too weak.

• Because the boat absorbs all the light.

• Because the boat's surface is rough.

• Because the boat is moving too fast.

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What causes light to diffuse?

• Being absorbed by a surface.

• Hitting a rough surface.

• Hitting a smooth surface.

• Passing through a prism.

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What determines the color we see from an object?

• The temperature of the object.

• The color reflected by the object.

• The color of the light source.

• The color absorbed by the object.

What is refraction?

• Light being absorbed by a surface.

• Light scattering in multiple directions.

• Light bending as it passes from one substance to another.

• Light reflecting off a surface.

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Why does light bend when entering water?

• Because water is moving.

• Because water is at a lower temperature than air.

• Because of the color of the water.

• Because water is denser than air.

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