Interactions of Light with Matter

Which of these materials best scatters the light that strikes it?

• pure water

• shiny mirror

• frosted glass

• eyeglass lens

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The diagram below shows four thin beams of light interacting with a material. Which beam best shows absorption?

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Which color will a red rose appear to be if only a blue light reached it?

• red

• white

• black

• purple

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In which of these situations would light slow down?

• from glass to air

• from ice to water

• from plastic to air

• from a vacuum to air

Sunlight contains all visible wavelengths of light. Each wavelength is a different color. When sunlight passes into and out of a raindrop, the light rays bend. Which color of light bends the most?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

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