Reflection, refraction, absorption, diffraction, transmitted
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- Q1Which of the following best describes what happens when light bounces off a smooth surface?AbsorptionRefractionDiffractionReflection30s
- Q2What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?ReflectionRefractionDiffractionAbsorption30s
- Q3What is the process by which light is taken in by a material and converted into heat?AbsorptionReflectionRefractionDiffraction30s
- Q4What is the bending of light around obstacles and spreading out after passing through a small opening?RefractionAbsorptionReflectionDiffraction30s
- Q5What is the term for light passing through a material without being reflected, absorbed, or scattered?TransmittedDiffractionRefractionReflection30s
- Q6Which term refers to the change in direction of waves as they pass through an opening or around an obstacle?DiffractionRefractionAbsorptionReflection30s
- Q7What is the term for the change in speed and direction of light as it passes from one medium to another?DiffractionAbsorptionRefractionReflection30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of reflected light?Light absorbed by a black shirtLight passing through a windowLight passing through a glass prismSeeing your reflection in a mirror30s
- Q9Which of the following is an example of refracted light?Light bouncing off a shiny surfaceLight passing through a clear glass windowLight being absorbed by a black objectA pencil appearing bent when placed in a glass of water30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of absorbed light?Light passing through a glass prismA black shirt heating up in the sunLight bending in a glass of waterLight reflecting off a mirror30s
- Q11Which of the following is an example of diffracted light?Light passing through a clear glass windowSeeing colorful bands when light passes through a narrow slitLight reflecting off a shiny surfaceLight being absorbed by a black object30s
- Q12Which of the following is an example of transmitted light?Light absorbed by a black shirtSunlight passing through a window into a roomLight bending in a glass of waterLight reflecting off a mirror30s
- Q13Which of the following is an example of reflected light?Light absorbed by a black shirtLight passing through a glass prismLight bending in a glass of waterSeeing your reflection in a shiny car bumper30s