Illuminating the World of Light Energy

What happens to light when it hits a smooth and shiny surface like a mirror?

• It gets absorbed

• It passes through

• It gets reflected

• It scatters in all directions

What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Dispersion

Which of the following is NOT a primary color of light?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What type of material allows light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be clearly seen?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Absorbent

What do you call the dark area formed when an object blocks light?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Shadow

• Eclipse

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

• Candle

• Light bulb

• Sun

• Firefly

What type of wave is light?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Sound wave

• Shock wave

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not enough to see through clearly?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wave length

• Amplitude