Refraction vs Reflection

The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-

• absorbed
• stopped
• reflected
• refracted

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The bouncing off of light rays from the surface of an object such as a mirror or other shiny surface is called:

• mirror
• laser
• reflection
• refraction

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The ray of light that strikes a reflecting surface is called ________.

• incident ray
• reflected ray
• normal ray
• none of the above

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The angle produced as a source of light bounces off a reflecting surface is called ______.

• angle of crookedness
• angle of reflection
• angle of incidence
• angle of bounce

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MCQ 02
Why can you see most objects?

• A. they emit light
• B. light refracts through them
• C. light reflects off them
• D. they absorb light

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Section B1a
Given that the angle of incidence = 30 degrees
a. Draw a ray diagram, labelling clearly the normal, incident ray, angle of incidence, reflected ray and angle of reflection accurately.
Which is the correct diagam? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which is NOT a source of light?

• sun

• lightbulb

• fire

• car

Your light-sensing organ is your

• ear

• finger

• brain

• eye

In order to see a picture it must

• produce light

• reflect light

• absorb light

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To get the best reflection from a mirror you need

• a very shiny surface to reflect lots of light

• to stand right in front of it

• to shine a bright light on it

• it to produce light

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