The Fascinating Journey of Light and Its Properties

The Fascinating Journey of Light and Its Properties

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces the properties of light, focusing on its speed in a vacuum, its tendency to travel in straight lines, and how it interacts with different materials. It explains that light cannot pass through opaque objects, leading to shadow formation. The tutorial also covers how light's speed and direction change when moving through different mediums, such as air, water, and glass. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage on social media.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

3 x 10^12 meters per second

3 x 10^10 meters per second

3 x 10^8 meters per second

3 x 10^6 meters per second

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to Earth?

5 minutes and 30 seconds

7 minutes and 45 seconds

10 minutes and 5 seconds

8 minutes and 17 seconds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to light when it is not obstructed?

It stops

It scatters

It travels in a straight line

It bends

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following objects will cast a shadow?

A plastic bag

A glass window

A clear water bottle

A wooden door

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does light create shadows?

Because it changes color

Because it bends around objects

Because it speeds up

Because it cannot pass through opaque objects

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which medium does light travel the fastest?

Water

Glass

Vacuum

Air

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to light when it enters a denser medium?

It speeds up

It bends towards the normal

It bends away from the normal

It stops

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When light moves from a denser to a lighter medium, what occurs?

It slows down

It speeds up

It bends away from the normal

It bends towards the normal

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of light traveling through a denser medium?

It stops

It travels faster

It remains at the same speed

It travels slower