Ray Diagrams and Transmission of Light Quiz

What type of wave is light?

• Transverse wave

• Mechanical wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Sound wave

Which material allows light to pass through so that an image can be clearly seen?

• Transparent

• Reflective

• Translucent

• Opaque

What happens to light when it hits an opaque material?

• It is absorbed or reflected

• It changes color

• It passes through

• It becomes transparent

Which of the following is an example of a translucent material?

• Wood

• Metal

• Clear glass

• Frosted glass

How does light travel?

• In circles

• In zigzags

• In spirals

• In straight lines

What is a characteristic of a luminous object?

• It reflects light

• It blocks light

• It absorbs light

• It produces its own light

Which of the following is NOT a property of light waves?

• They can travel through a vacuum

• They need a medium to travel

• They are transverse waves

• They travel in straight lines

What is the role of ray diagrams?

• To show the color of light

• To change the direction of light

• To show the path of light

• To measure the speed of light

Which material does NOT allow light to pass through?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

What happens to light when it passes through a translucent material?

• All light passes through clearly

• No light passes through

• Some light passes through and is often distorted

• Light is absorbed completely