Science M4L1: How Light Travels

When light strikes a transparent material, most of the light is reflected.

• true

• false

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Light carries energy in the form of _________ energy.

• kinetic

• radiant

• thermal

The energy of an electromagnetic wave is related to its amplitude.

• true

• false

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Frosted glass is an example of which type of matter?

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

• radiant

Light travels faster in air than in water.

• true

• false

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People tint windows dark to encourage______.

• absorption

• transmission

• reflection

• transfusion

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Light passes through glass windows because of ________.

• absorption

• reflection

• transmission

• transfusion

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The brightness of a light is determined by ________.

• air temperature

• intensity of light waves

• wavelength

• wave speed

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Light waves can interact with matter by being transmitted, absorbed, or _____.

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Glass is opaque.

• true

• false

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