Light Refraction and Perception

Light Refraction and Perception

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explores the concept of refraction, demonstrating how light bends when it moves between different mediums, such as air and water. Through experiments with a pencil in water and a magnifying glass, viewers learn how refraction affects the appearance of objects. The tutorial concludes with a fun secret message activity.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a pencil when it is placed in a beaker of water?

It appears bent.

It appears straight.

It changes color.

It disappears.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of refraction on the appearance of a pencil in water?

The pencil appears straight.

The pencil appears shorter.

The pencil appears longer.

The pencil appears bent.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the bending of light as it passes through different mediums?

Reflection

Diffraction

Refraction

Dispersion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speed of light change when it moves from air to water?

It stops.

It remains constant.

It slows down.

It speeds up.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of the bending of light rays?

Change in light color

Change in light speed

Change in light intensity

Change in light direction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does our brain perceive when light refracts from an object?

The object is in a different position.

The object is in its actual position.

The object is invisible.

The object is larger.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does a magnifying glass have on the appearance of objects?

It makes them disappear.

It makes them appear larger.

It makes them appear smaller.

It changes their color.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the direction of an arrow when placed behind a beaker of water?

It points to the left.

It points to the right.

It points downwards.

It points upwards.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the secret message at the end of the video?

To test the viewer's understanding of refraction

To say goodbye

To entertain the viewer

To provide additional information