Reflection and Refraction of Light

This picture shows that light is passing through an object. Choose the correct term.

Choose the correct term that means no light passes through an object.

This picture shows light bouncing off of an object. Choose the correct term.

This picture shows a straw that looks like it's bent in a glass of water. Choose the correct term to describe why it looks bent.

In class, we used plastic wrap to show how most light passes through this substance. What do you call this type of substance? Photo cred: June Harrell

In class, we used foil to show how a substance would block all of the light. What do you call this type of substance? Photo cred: We don't know, it has blocked all of the light.

In class, we used waxed paper to show how a substance can allow only some of the light to be transmitted. What do you call this type of substance? Photo cred: Emma Brown

On a flat reflective surface, a wave will bounce off a surface at the same angle that it hit the surface. What do we call this?

A mirror with a surface that is curved inward will reflect light inward to a single point. What kind of mirror is curved inward?

When a mirror is curved outward it will reflect light outward and make objects look smaller than they really are. What type of mirror is curved outward?

When a mirror shows an image that is right-side up and the same size, what type of mirror is being used?

A warehouse might use this kind of mirror to see more of the area in their warehouse. What kind of mirror would they use?

If you look upside down in a mirror, what kind of mirror are you looking at?

While you are brushing your teeth, what type of mirror is usually in front of you?

When close to this kind of mirror, the image is magnified. What type of mirror is used as a makeup mirror?