The arrows represent light rays. Drag and drop the words that correctly describes what happens to the light as it strikes each cube.
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refraction
absorption
reflection
Choose TWO scenarios that involve the reflection of light.
The arrows represent light rays. Drag and drop the words that correctly describes what happens to the light as it strikes each cube.
Why does the straw appear to be broken?
Match each word with the correct definition.
Refraction
Absorb
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
Reflection
allowing some light to pass through
the bending of light as it passes through a new medium
allowing no light to pass through
the bouncing back of light off of a material
allowing all, or almost all, light to pass through
to take in
What behavior of light is being modeled in each box? Drag reflection, refraction, or absorption to label each box.
Which statement best explains what is happening in the picture?
A teacher demonstrated the behavior of light. She set up a lit candle in front of a curved makeup mirror. The candle appeared larger than it actually is.
The teacher wants to show students an exact reflection of the candle.
Tell what tool she should use instead, AND explain how light will interact with that tool.
Enter your answer below.
A student used a magnifying glass to observe a lady beetle closely.
Tell why the lady beetle appeared larger beneath the magnifying glass, AND describe how light behaved to make it look larger.
Enter your answer below.
How does light travel?
What happens when light travels from one medium to another?
What happens when light is absorbed by an object?
