Properties of Visible Light

When light hits an object, it ________________.

• bounces off (is reflected)

• is bent (is refracted)

• is absorbed as heat

• passes through the object (is transmitted)

• any of these, depending on the object.

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In the visible spectrum, ____________ has the longest wavelength.

• red

• violet

• orange

If light strikes a mirror at a 50⁰ angle, what angle will it come off of the mirror?

• 50⁰

• 70⁰

• 45⁰

• 30⁰

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What happens when light hits a dark object?

• It bounces off

• It reflects it

• It absorbs it

• it refracts it

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Two flashlights are turned on. The light rays they create are shown in the diagram. These light rays best illustrate that —

• both rays are reflected

• both rays are refracted

• Ray 1 is reflected and Ray 2 is refracted

• Ray 1 is refracted and Ray 2 is reflected

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The illustration shows the path of a laser leaving a laser pointer. At what point is the laser being absorbed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following is the best example of an object absorbing light?

• A black sweater in the sun

• A clean window in the sun

• A curved mirror in the sun

• A long shadow in the sun

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Which piece of glass is the most transparent?

• A

• B

• C

• E

Select all that are TRUE about Reflection & Refraction.

• Refraction is when light strikes & bounces off an object

• Reflection is when light strikes & bounces off an object

• Reflection is when light bends as it passes through a substance

• Refraction is when light bends as it passes through a substance

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Select all that are TRUE about Absorption & Transmission.

• Absorption occurs when light transfers into a substance as heat

• Absorption occurs when light passes through a substance

• Transmission occurs when light passes through a substance

• Transmission occurs when light transfers into a substance as heat

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