Light Energy Practice 5.8C

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a prism?

Back

When light hits a prism, it is refracted, causing the light to spread into its component colors.

Front

Does a rose reflect or absorb red light?

Back

A rose reflects red light.

Front

Why does a pumpkin appear orange?

Back

A pumpkin appears orange because it reflects orange light and absorbs all other colors.

Front

What is the role of a mirror in relation to light?

Back

A mirror reflects light.

Front

What does it mean to absorb light?

Back

To absorb light means to take in light energy and not reflect it, converting it into other forms of energy.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and absorption of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while absorption is when light is taken in by a material.

Front

What color does a green object reflect?

Back

A green object reflects green light and absorbs all other colors.

Front

What is the principle of color perception in objects?

Back

The color of an object is determined by the wavelengths of light it reflects; it absorbs all other wavelengths.

Front

How does the color of an object relate to the light it reflects?

Back

The color of an object is the color of light it reflects; for example, a blue object reflects blue light.