Light: Reflection and Refraction

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Watch the video above, then answer the following questions.

What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface? __________

What is the angle of reflection equal to? __________

What might explain why light travels in a straight line? __________

What is it called when light bends as it moves from one substance to another? __________

Why doesn’t the surface of a wooden boat reflect light as much as the surface of water does? __________

What is the angle of incidence? __________

When you look into a mirror, what is happening to the light? __________

Science Video for Kids: How Does Light Travel?


Light travels in waves. Light rays cannot bend to go around something. The light rays are either reflected, absorbed, or refracted. Watch out this video to understand these terms in detail!
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How does light travel?

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When light waves hit an object they are either –

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What happens when light is absorbed?

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Drag each material to the correct term.

  • wax paper
  • clear plastic
  • aluminum foil
  • opaque
  • transparent
  • translucent
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Select ALL the items that are opaque.

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This duck appears to be broken. Why is this happening?

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Seeing your face distorted in a mirror is an example of __________

Light travels in a __________ line.

Seeing a prism transform white light into a rainbow is an example of __________

Refraction happens when light rays travel through one medium and bounce off a second medium. __________

Diving for rings on the bottom of the pool and discovering they are not exactly in the place they appear to be is an example of __________