Light!

What is light?

• A form of energy that can be seen when reflected off an object.

• A type of sound wave that travels through the air.

• A solid substance that produces heat.

• A magnetic field that attracts objects.

What percentage of the entire electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

• More than 50%

• Exactly 10%

• Less than 1%

• About 25%

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

• • 8 seconds

• 20 minutes

• 8 hours

• • 8 minutes

What is it called when we can see light come through an object?

• Opaque

• Transparent

• Translucent

What is it called when light bounces off of an object?

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Transparent

What is it called when an object allows some light to pass through it?

• Transparent
• Translucent
• Opaque

What is it called when light bounces off of an object?

• Translucent

• Transparent

• Reflection

What phenomenon occurs when light changes direction and speed as it passes through different mediums, such as a prism or raindrops?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Diffraction