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Light Science

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is it called when this happens?

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

bent light

d)

light

2.

what color has shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

orange

d)

red

e)

violet

3.

when you see your face in the mirror that is an example of

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

prism

4.

Explain what is happening in the picture.

a)

Light is reflected.

b)

Light is absorbed.

c)

Light is generated

d)

Light is refracted.

5.

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through a lens?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Absorption

6.

Which of the following is true about light?

a)

Light travels in a straight line

b)

Light cannot be reflected

c)

Light is a type of sound

d)

Light is always visible

7.

Which of the following sentences uses the word light, the way a scientist would use the word light when referring to ENERGY?

a)

Gabby has a smile that can light up any room.

b)

Barbie has light blonde hair.

c)

Jay studied in light of his science test this week.

d)

The students observed the light being refracted in the prism.

8.

A student looks into a mirror and sees an image of an object. Which diagram shows an X where the object is most likely located? (5.6C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

_________________ is the change in direction of light waves as the waves pass from the air into water.  The light appears to bend.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Defraction

d)

Mirror Image

10.

A prism is an object that

a)

mixes light

b)

absorbs light

c)

separates white light into bands of colored light

11.

is this object...

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

d)

sedimentary

12.

what is this object classified as? (one piece of paper)

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

d)

erosion

13.

Light is a form of

a)

energy

b)

wave

c)

ray

d)

prism

14.

A lens that curves inward

a)

concave

b)

convex

15.

A lens that curves outward

a)

concave

b)

Convex

16.

All light passes through materials= ______________

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

17.

What happens when we light up a candle?

a)

The candle burns and reacts with oxygen in the air. This chemical reaction causes a flame that emits light.

b)

The candle burns and reacts with carbon dioxide in the air. This chemical reaction causes a flame that emits light.

c)

We require a charged battery, otherwise it will not work.

18.

Which of the following are characteristics of light?

a)

Speed

b)

Colour

c)

Direction

d)

Flexibility

19.

What happens when light travels? Does it always go on a straight line?

a)

If while traveling, light hits something, it could be absorbed or reflected depending on the material it hits. For example, a mirror would reflect light whereas a black wall would absorb it.

b)

If while traveling, light hits something, it will always be absorbed, no matter the material.

c)

If while traveling, light hits something, it will always be reflected, no matter the material.

20.

Can transparent materials let light pass through them?

a)

No, transparent materials block the light.

b)

Yes, they let light pass through them.

c)

Yes, but light just partially passes through.

21.

What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Dispersion

22.

Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Violet

23.

In a vacuum, what is the speed of light?

a)

3×1083 \times 10^8 m/s

b)

1.5×1081.5 \times 10^8 m/s

c)

2.5×1082.5 \times 10^8 m/s

d)

3.5×1083.5 \times 10^8 m/s

24.

What type of lens is used to correct short-sightedness?

a)

Convex lens

b)

Concave lens

c)

Cylindrical lens

d)

Bifocal lens

25.

Which of the following is a real-world application of the principle of total internal reflection?

a)

Magnifying glass

b)

Periscope

c)

Optical fiber

d)

Camera lens