Making Shadows

What is an opaque object?

• An opaque object is transparent to light.

• An opaque object reflects all light that hits it.

• An opaque object is one that does not allow light to pass through.

• An opaque object allows some light to pass through but not all.

Can you name a transparent object?

• Wood

• Glass

• Air

• Water

What does translucent mean?

• Translucent means completely opaque.

• Translucent means allowing no light to pass through.

• Translucent means fully transparent.

• Translucent means allowing light to pass through but not transparent.

What happens when light hits an opaque object?

• Light is either absorbed or reflected by the opaque object.

• Light is transformed into sound when it hits the opaque object.

• Light creates a shadow behind the opaque object without any interaction.

• Light passes through the opaque object completely.

Give an example of a translucent object.

• Plastic wrap

• Wood

• Clear glass

• Frosted glass

How do shadows form?

• Shadows form when an object blocks light from a source.

• Shadows are created by reflecting light off surfaces.

• Shadows are formed by the color of the object.

• Shadows disappear in bright sunlight.

What type of object lets light pass through completely?

• Opaque object

• Transparent object

• Translucent object

• Reflective object

Why do we see shadows on the ground?

• Shadows are created by the reflection of light on surfaces.

• Shadows appear due to the color of the ground.

• Shadows are formed when the sun is directly overhead.

• We see shadows on the ground because an object blocks light from a source.