Bright Ideas
Reflection or Refraction?
Shadow Secrets
100
What is light?
A) Light is a form of matter that travels in straight paths from its source.
B) Light is a form of matter that travels in curved paths from its source.
C) Light is a form of energy that travels in straight paths from its source.
D) Light is a form of energy that travels in curved paths from its source.
C) Light is a form of energy that travels in straight paths from its source.
100
What happens when light hits a mirror?
A) The light continues traveling in a straight line.
B) All of the light is absorbed by the mirror.
C) The mirror reflects the light.
D) The light is refracted.
C) The mirror reflects the light.
100
What will happen if light hits an object it cannot pass through?
A) It will always bend around the object.
B) It will stop moving completely.
C) It will form a shadow behind the object.
D) It will speed up and go through the object.
C) It will form a shadow behind the object.
200
How does light travel before it hits an object?
A) In a zigzag pattern
B) In a straight line
C) In a circular motion
D) In random directions
B) In a straight line
200
Light travels through the air in a straight line. As it encounters a liquid, what happens to the light?
A) The light continues traveling in a straight path.
B) The light is absorbed by the liquid.
C) The light is reflected by the liquid
D) The light is bent by the liquid.
D) The light is bent by the liquid.
200
Which of the following materials would absorb the most light?
A) A shiny metal spoon
B) A clear glass window
C) A black T-shirt
D) A smooth mirror
C) A black T-shirt
300
Which of these objects will cause light to bend as it passes through?
A) A wooden door
B) A glass of water
C) A black piece of paper
D) A shiny metal spoon
B) A glass of water
300
Which of the following is an example of light being reflected?
A) A pencil looking bent in a glass of water
B) A shadow forming behind a tree
C) A mirror showing your face
D) The sun warming the pavement
C) A mirror showing your face
300
Zeke uses a flashlight to investigate how light interacts with matter. Which of these objects will absorb nearly all of the light that shines on it?
A) a dinner plate that has a bright, colorful design
B) a heavy blue bowling ball
C) a white shirt or pair of pants
D) a black balloon
D) a black balloon
400
Nancy observes how a paintbrush appears in a glass of water. Despite the paintbrush’s appearance, it is neither bent nor broken. Which statement explains the appearance of then paintbrush?
A) Light bends when it passes between different materials, such as air and water.
B) Light may reflect off of smooth surfaces, such as glass or water.
C) More light is absorbed by a pencil than by air or water.
D) Light travels through glass or water in a zigzag path.
A) Light bends when it passes between different materials, such as air and water.