Real World Science: Understanding Light

What is light primarily considered as?

• A type of sound

• A form of matter

• A form of energy

• A type of liquid

How does light travel from its source?

• In the form of a wave

• In a circular motion

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a straight line

Which property of light waves is measured by the height of the wave?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Velocity

What determines the position of light waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Frequency

• Color

• Amplitude

• Speed

What is a photon?

• A type of sound wave

• A packet of light energy

• A medium for light travel

• A type of electromagnetic interference

What happens when light hits a transparent object?

• It changes color

• It passes through

• It is completely reflected

• It is completely absorbed

What is the term for the bending of light as it enters a new medium?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• Refraction

Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?

• Light rays bend as they pass through water

• The pencil absorbs the light

• The pencil actually bends

• The water distorts the pencil

What are the primary colors of light?

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

• Orange, Green, Purple

• Red, Blue, Green

What determines the color we perceive an object to be?

• The object's distance from the light source

• The object's size

• The colors of light it reflects

• The object's temperature