Natural and Artificial Sources of Light
What is a natural source of light?
The sun, lightning, fire
What does transparent mean?
You can see clearly through it.
Mention the main characteristic of a shiny object
It reflects a lot of light.
What do we need to make a simple electric circuit work?
A battery, wires, and a light bulb (or another component).
Is a flashlight a natural or artificial light source?
Artificial
Name one translucent object.
Frosted glass or wax paper.
Give one example of a shiny object.
A mirror or a metal spoon.
What does a switch do in a circuit?
It opens or closes the circuit to turn things on or off.
Which one is not a source of light? Sun, candle, or pencil?
Pencil.
Is a wooden door transparent, translucent, or opaque?
Opaque.
What kind of object is a rock: shiny or dull?
Dull.
What happens if a wire is not connected properly in a circuit?
The circuit will not work.
Why do we need light?
To see things.
What happens when light hits an opaque object?
It blocks the light and creates a shadow.
Why are shiny objects easy to see in the light?
Because they reflect the light.
Is plastic a good material to use as a wire? Why or why not?
No, because plastic does not conduct electricity.
Name three natural sources light.
The sun, fireflies, and lightning.
What type of object lets some light through but not all?
Translucent.
Put in order the objects, number 1, the one that reflects a lot of light, and 4, the one that reflects less light: silver spoon, wood, coin,mirror
1. Mirror 2. silver spoon 3. coin 4. wood
What is the source of energy in a simple circuit?
The battery.