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Independent Practice. Nov 19

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A prism bends light. Which of the following situations does light bend as well?

a)

When light hits a piece of furniture

b)

When light passes through outer space

c)

When light moves from air to water.

d)

When light bounces off a shiny object.

2.

When the lights are on in this string of lights, electricity travels in-

a)

a complete circuit

b)

a sound wave

c)

an open circuit

d)

an incomplete path

3.

How does the light behave differently when it enters the prism?

a)

The ray of light becomes shorter when it strikes the glass.

b)

The ray of light straightens as it strikes the glass.

c)

The ray of light bends as it strikes the glass.

d)

The ray of light transforms to heat when it strikes the glass.

4.

When light strikes the surface of the mirror ball, it is--

a)

destroyed by the mirrors.

b)

absorbed by the mirrors.

c)

reflected by the mirrors.

d)

refracted by the mirrors.

5.

bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (from air to water)

a)

refraction

b)

absoption

c)

reflection

d)

lens

6.

light is taken in or soak up

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

medium

7.

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown in the picture. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam? (5.6A)

a)

Light energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

8.

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?(5.6A)

a)

Light, mechanical, and thermal

b)

Electrical and thermal

c)

Mechanical, light, and electrical

d)

Thermal and mechanical

9.

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

a)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be on

b)

Light bulb 1 will be off, but light bulb 2 will be on

c)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be off

d)

Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off

10.

The circuit has 3 lightbulbs and a bell. Which procedure will result in only the blue lightbulbs operating?

a)

Close switches 1 and 2 and leave switch 3 open

b)

Close switch 3 and leave switches 1 and 2 open

c)

Close switches 2 and 3 and leave switch 1 open

d)

Close switch 2 and leave switches 1 and 3 open