Light Energy STAAR

Which illustration best shows light being reflected?

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Light traveling through the air moves in a straight line. An object viewed through water looks different because light rays that travel through water are-

• bent

• bounced

• reflected

• absorbed

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Which of the following best models how light is reflected?

• An arrow hitting a target

• A ball bouncing off a wall

• An apple falling from a tree

• A marble rolling down a ramp

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The diagram shows a periscope used to see objects that are behind or under a barrier. What makes it possible to see an object when looking through a periscope? The periscope-

• contains mirrors that reflect the object

• magnifies small objects so they can be seen

• absorbs the light rays passing through it

• separates the light into different colors

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Students often use a hand lens to make small objects appear larger. A hand lens makes objects appear larger because the lens--

• increases the light's strength

• changes the color of the light

• bends light passing through it

• converts light energy to heat

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