Reflection and Refraction of Light

Question 1

objects must _______ light in order to be seen.

Answer 1

reflect

Question 2

does not allow light to pass though. it only absorbs and reflects

Answer 2

opaque

Question 3

when only some light passes through

Answer 3

translucent

Question 4

transmits almost all light. absorbs and reflects little

Answer 4

transparent

Question 5

angle of incidence, or where light strikes a surface, is equal to angle of reflection

Answer 5

law of reflection

Question 6

what is an example of regular reflection?

Answer 6

when the light hits a mirror with a smooth surface.

Question 7

what is an example of diffuse reflection?

Answer 7

when a light hits a rock wall with a rough surface.

Question 8

occurs when a wave of light passes from one medium to another and light wave is bent or refracted

Answer 8

refraction of light

Question 9

indicates how much a material reduces the speed of light; the more light slowed, the greater the ______ __ _______

Answer 9

index of refraction

Question 10

prisms separate _______ into spectrum.

Answer 10

white light

Question 11

light refracted through air layers or different densities can result in ________.

Answer 11

mirages