Sparkles
Flashes
Fireflies
Rays
Beams
100

Does a brick wall absorb, reflect or refract light?

Absorb

100

Name two transparent objects.

Glass, plastic wrap

100
What is it called when light bounces off of an object?
reflection
100

Name a translucent object.

Wax paper

100
What kind of objects reflect back perfect images?
smooth objects
200

What is wax paper?

translucent

200

Name a natural light source that is NOT the Sun.

Lightning, fire

200
What is it called when light bends?
refraction
200

Name a toy that uses reflection to make colours and patterns more interesting.

Kaleidoscope

200
What is called when light "goes into" an object and does not bounce back?
absorption
300

What kind of surfaces do we need inside a kaleidoscope?

Shiny surfaces so that the light can bounce off of them.

300

What is a light source?

Something that produces light.

300
What is the reason that light bends when it goes through a prism or through a glass of water?
It slows down.
300
What type of object allows no light to pass through it?
opaque
300

What do we call "bent" light rays?

Refracted light rays.

400

What happens to light when it enters a kaleidoscope?

It bounces off of the mirrors and is reflected multiple times by the mirrors, creating symmetrical patterns.

400

Name a light source that also give off heat.

Fire

400
What type of object allows all light to pass through it?
transparent
400

What is the speed of light?

300 000 km per second

400

What is reflection?

Reflection of light occurs when light bounces off the surface of a material.

500

When light enters a kaleidoscope it changes .........

Direction

500

What do we use light for?

Visibility, safety, heat, energy etc
500
How does light travel?
in straight paths
500
What type of object allows SOME light to pass through it?
translucent
500
Why can you see your image reflected in a mirror but not in a brick wall?
Because a mirror is smooth.
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