Light 5.6C

Front

Light hitting a mirror and bouncing off is an example of _____________________.

Back

reflection

Front

Light passing through a lens and bending is an example of ______________________________.

Back

refraction

Front

Light tends to ______________________, or go through transparent objects.

Back

transmit

Front

When light hits an object such as black paper, it will get taken in, or ______________________.

Back

absorbed

Front

Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light?

• Looking through the glass of a large window
• Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon
• Looking at a lightbulb that is glowing
• Looking at a star on a clear night

Back

Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

Front

In which situation does light bend?

Back

When light moves through air into water

Front

Why does the lower part of a child standing in a swimming pool appear different in size from the upper part?

Back

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

Front

Some students paint the inside of several boxes different colors. The inside of the box painted white looks brighter than the others. What is the most likely reason this box looks brighter?

Back

More light is reflected off white paint.

Front

The model shows a special glass fiber that is thinner than some metal wires. When light enters one end of the fiber, it moves through the fiber as shown. After the light leaves the fiber, it travels---(5.6C)

Back

in a straight line

Front

The diagram shows a fish being viewed from above the water. The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?

Back

Light is refracted.