Light Summative 5th Grade

Front

What property of light allows hand shadows to be formed?

Back

Light travels in a straight line.

Front

What happens to light when it travels from air into a prism?

Back

It bends and separates into many colors.

Front

In which situation does light bend when moving from one medium to another?

Back

When light moves from air into water.

Front

What is the path of light when it travels through a fiber optic cable?

Back

Light travels in a straight line.

Front

What optical phenomenon causes a fish to appear closer to the surface of the water than it actually is?

Back

Refraction of light.

Front

Define refraction in the context of light.

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the role of a prism in the behavior of light?

Back

A prism bends light and separates it into its component colors.

Front

How does the angle of incidence affect the bending of light?

Back

The angle of incidence determines how much light will bend when entering a new medium.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.

Front

What is the significance of the straight-line path of light in everyday applications?

Back

It is essential for understanding shadows, reflections, and the behavior of lenses.