Exploring Light Behavior: Absorption and Reflection

What happens to light when it moves from one medium to another?

• It is completely absorbed by the new medium.

• It speeds up without changing direction.

• It changes direction, a process known as refraction.

• It always reflects back to the source.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

• Light bouncing off a surface and changing direction.

• Light being completely transmitted through a surface.

• Light passing through a medium unchanged.

• Light being absorbed by a surface.

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What causes us to see a reflection of mountains in a lake?

• The light bounces off the water surface towards us.

• The light is refracted as it enters the water.

• The light passes through the water without changing.

• The light is absorbed by the water.

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What does it mean when light is absorbed by a material?

• The material allows light to pass through unchanged.

• The material reflects all the light.

• The material changes the light's direction only.

• The material does not transmit or reflect any light.

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Why does snow appear bright and require sunglasses to look at?

• Because it absorbs most of the light.

• Because it reflects light in all directions.

• Because it refracts light.

• Because it is transparent to light.

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Why do trees and rocks on a mountain absorb more light than snow?

• Because they are wet.

• Because they are at a higher altitude.

• Because they are darker in color, reflecting less light.

• Because they are smoother than snow.

What happens to light as it travels through a very deep lake?

• It is completely reflected.

• It is absorbed, making the bottom very dark.

• It remains unchanged throughout the water.

• It is refracted out of the water.

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How do computer graphics simulate real-world visuals?

• By only using reflection.

• By ignoring the properties of light.

• By simulating light absorption, reflection, and transmission.

• By focusing solely on light refraction.

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Is the behavior of light unique compared to other waves?

• No, only light and sound waves share these properties.

• Yes, light is the only wave that can be absorbed.

• No, all types of waves can exhibit these behaviors.

• Yes, only light can be reflected, absorbed, and refracted.

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What is a common characteristic of waves, including light?

• They can be reflected, absorbed, and refracted.

• They are always absorbed by materials.

• They change color as they move through different media.

• They can only travel through vacuum.

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