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WorksheetsReflection or Refraction
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The pictures shows what a student observed when he looked through a hand lens at a penny.
What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is-
What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is-
a)
absorbed
b)
reflected
c)
refracted
d)
stopped
2.
The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-
a)
absorbed
b)
stopped
c)
reflected
d)
refracted
3.
A student placed a pencil in a cup of water. The pencil appears broken because light-
a)
always travels in a straight line
b)
bends when it passes through water
c)
makes the water in the glass evaporate
d)
reflects the pencil on the water's surface
4.
The bouncing off of light rays from the surface of an object such as a mirror or other shiny surface is called:
a)
mirror
b)
laser
c)
reflection
d)
refraction
5.
Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?
a)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.
b)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.
c)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.
d)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.
6.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
7.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
8.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
9.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
10.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
11.
True or False: This diagram shows the correct position of the mirrors so that the light hits the target
a)
True
b)
False
12.
What do we call this tool that separates white light into the colors of the Visible Spectrum?
a)
tuning fork
b)
prism
c)
microscope
d)
graduated cylinder
13.
Light bending as it passes through a rain drop is an example of...
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
14.
Light is a form of _______ that is needed to support life on Earth.
a)
Vibration
b)
Compression
c)
Energy
d)
Motion
15.
A prism separating white light is an example of...
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
16.
This is an example of ..............
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
17.
This is an example of ...............
a)
refraction
b)
reflection
18.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
19.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
20.
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
21.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
22.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
23.
Refract or Reflect?
a)
Refract
b)
Reflect
24.
Absorb or Reflect all colors?
a)
Absorb
b)
Reflect
25.
a)
conduction
b)
Reflection
c)
Absorption
d)
Refraction
26.
Which tool would be helpful in learning about light?
a)
Metric ruler
b)
Magnet
c)
Prism
d)
Hotplate
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