Vocabulary Starter - Colors of Light
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- Q1
Light is defined as
The absence of color
A substance that makes up the sun
A solid object that produces shadows
A form of energy that enables us to see
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The primary colors of light are
Red, Green, Blue
Red, Yellow, Blue
Red, Green, Yellow
Purple, Orange, Green
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A prism is used to
Reflect light perfectly
Absorb all colors
Split light into its component colors
Bend light into a single beam
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Reflection refers to
The process of mixing light to create new colors
The bouncing back of light from a surface
The spreading of light in all directions
The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another
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Refraction occurs when:
Light is absorbed by a black object
Light spreads out after passing through a small opening
Light passes through a lens and bends
Light bounces off a smooth surface
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Rod cells in the eye help us to:
Detect movement
See in low light conditions
Detect color
Focus on distant objects
30s - Q7
Cone cells are responsible for
Helping us see in the dark
Detecting colors
Protecting the eye from harmful light
Focusing light on the retina
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Color is perceived when
An object is black or white
Light waves travel faster than sound waves
All colors are absorbed by an object
Light waves reflect off an object
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