Visible Light

We see colours because objects absorb or reflect different frequencies of light.

• True

• False

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When light is reflected off a smooth surface:

• Light rays are reflected off in different directions.

• Some light rays are reflected in the same way.

• All light rays are reflected in the same direction.

• The reflection is blurred.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What colour is an object that absorbs all colours in the light spectrum?

• A rainbow

• Black

• White

• Invisible

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A leaf is green. What does this tell you about the light that is being absorbed?

• The light is a UV ray.

• The light is not a part of the light spectrum

• All colours are reflected except green

• All colours are absorbed except green

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What is it called when light bends as it moves from one substance to another?

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Incidence

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When light hits an area and bounces back it is called absorption.

• True

• False

When light hits a barrier that is opaque a shadow is usually created.

• True

• False

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Black is a real colour of light.

• True

• False

Which part of the eye lets light in and is the black portion of the eye?

• Pupil

• Lens

• Retina

• Cornea

What is the purpose of the lens in the eye?

• Clear tissue that covers the eye

• Controls amount of light into the eye

• Focuses the light

• It is the opening of the eye