Light and Materials Quiz

What happens to light when it hits a transparent material?

• It is completely absorbed.

• It is completely reflected.

• It passes through with little to no distortion.

• It is scattered in all directions.

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Which of the following is a property of opaque materials?

• They allow some light to pass through.

• They let all light pass through.

• They do not allow any light to pass through.

• They change the color of the light passing through.

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What is a characteristic of translucent objects?

• They reflect all the light.

• They allow light to pass through but scatter it.

• They are completely transparent.

• They absorb all the light.

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How does light interact with a mirror surface?

• It is absorbed.

• It passes through.

• It is reflected.

• It is scattered.

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Which of the following materials is transparent?

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic bag

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What effect does light have on a translucent surface?

• It makes the surface glow.

• It passes through without any change.

• It is completely reflected.

• It is diffused as it passes through.

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Which of the following is an example of an opaque object?

• A clear glass window

• A frosted glass window

• A brick wall

• A plastic water bottle

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Why can't you see through opaque materials?

• Because they transmit all the light.

• Because they scatter light in many directions.

• Because they absorb or reflect all the light.

• Because they change the color of the light.

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What is the main difference between transparent and translucent materials?

• Transparent materials allow light to pass through with distortion, while translucent materials do not.

• Transparent materials do not allow any light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light through.

• Transparent materials allow light to pass through without distortion, while translucent materials scatter the light.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

How can you tell if an object is opaque?

• If you can see clearly through it.

• If it scatters light when light shines on it.

• If no light passes through it.

• If it changes the color of the light passing through.