Science 5 (Lights, Speed, Conductor)

What happens when light hits a smooth and shiny surface?

• a) It passes through easily

• b) It gets absorbed completely

• c) It reflects off the surface

• d) It turns into sound waves

Which of the following objects would likely reflect light the most?

• a) A rough wooden table

• b) A polished mirror

• c) A piece of crumpled paper

• d) A transparent glass

What is the term used to describe the bending of light when it passes from one material to another?

• a) Reflection

• b) Absorption

• c) Refraction

• d) Transmission

Why do we see objects around us?

• a) Because they emit light

• b) Because they absorb all light

• c) Because they reflect light into our eyes

• d) Because they are invisible

Which material allows light to pass through it easily?

• a) Metal

• b) Glass

• c) Brick

• d) Wood

What happens when light hits a transparent object?

• a) It passes through the object

• b) It gets absorbed by the object

• c) It reflects off the object

• d) It disappears

What happens when light hits a rough surface?

• a) It gets absorbed

• b) It reflects in a random direction

• c) It passes through the surface

• d) It turns into heat

Which of the following objects is the best example of a translucent material?

• a) A clear plastic bottle

• b) A solid metal block

• c) A thick cardboard box

• d) A stained glass window

What do we call the light that is given off or emitted by objects?

• a) Reflected light

• b) Transmitted light

• c) Incandescent light

• d) Absorbed light

Why do we see our reflection in a mirror?

• a) Because the mirror absorbs light

• b) Because the mirror emits light

• c) Because the mirror reflects light

• d) Because the mirror bends light