Light Energy

Front

When sunlight __________ off the surface of a mirror, we are able to see ourselves.

Back

reflects

Front

Why does a white wall appear white when light shines on it?

Back

All visible light is reflected back and the wall appears white.

Front

When light is absorbed by an object, this process is known as light _______________. Options: reflection, transmission, absorption, refraction

Back

absorption

Front

If a surface absorbed all wavelengths of light, but reflected the wavelength corresponding to red, what color would that surface appear to us?

Back

Red

Front

Why does a black car appear black in color under sunlight?

Back

It absorbs all the sunlight, making it appear black.

Front

Is a room painted black really dark because it's its own color, or because it absorbs all light?

Back

No, it is just the absence of all color because it absorbs all light.

Front

Light transmission occurs when light passes through ________________. Options: a window, a mirror, a wall, a painting

Back

a window

Front

Why does a window appear “clear”?

Back

Almost all visible light passes through.

Front

When sunlight hits a clear glass window, a very small amount of light will reflect off of it. If the window is perfectly smooth, in which direction will this reflection occur?

Back

The same angle that it hit.

Front

What will happen to light when it interacts with a window?

Back

It will transmit.