Light Scattering and Color Perception

Light Scattering and Color Perception

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the concept of light scattering, focusing on why the sun appears red during sunrise and why the sky is blue during the day. It discusses the role of molecules and particles in the atmosphere that cause light to scatter, affecting the colors we perceive. The tutorial provides a detailed explanation of these phenomena, helping students understand the science behind them.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary topic introduced in the tutorial?

Absorption of light

Refraction of light

Reflection of light

Scattering of light

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a cause of light scattering?

Magnetic fields

Large molecules

Dust particles

Water droplets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to light when it encounters a large number of molecules?

It gets reflected

It gets refracted

It gets absorbed

Its direction changes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the sun appear reddish during sunrise?

Because of the presence of water droplets

Because of the absence of dust particles

Because of the longer path through the atmosphere

Because of the shorter path through the atmosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which color of light is least scattered during sunrise?

Yellow

Green

Red

Blue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phenomenon explains the reddish appearance of the sun during sunrise?

Reflection

Absorption

Refraction

Scattering

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the sky appears blue during the day?

Scattering of blue light by air molecules

Absorption of blue light by water droplets

Reflection of blue light by dust particles

Refraction of blue light by the atmosphere

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?