Light and Sound

Rainbows are formed when water droplets in the atmosphere act like small prisms which separate light into its colors. Which property of light is observed?

• A. dispersion

• B. polarization

• C. reflection

• D. refraction

When a light beam bounces off a surface it is said to be:

• refracted

• reflected

• transmitted

• absorbed

Which material would reflect the most visible light?

• a green leaf

• a black wall

• an orange

• a white shirt

Why does a ruler with one end in the air and one end under water appear bent?

• Light moves through air faster than it moves through water.

• The light is reflected from the ruler moves in a curved path.

• Light moves through water at the same speed as it moves through air.

• Light moves through water at the same speed as it moves through air.

What produces sound?

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• applying a force to an object

• causing an object to vibrate

• shining light on an object

• heating an object