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Light
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- 1.
Light travels in:
(a) Straight lines(b) Curved paths(c) Zigzag patterns(d) Circular paths
- 2.
A shadow is formed when:
(a) An opaque object blocks light(b) A transparent object blocks light(c) Light bends around an object(d) A shiny surface reflects light
- 3.
What does 'opaque' mean?
(a) Does not allow light to pass through(b) Allows all light to pass through(c) Allows some light to pass through(d) Reflects all light
- 4.
Which of the following materials is translucent?
(a) Frosted glass(b) Clear glass(c) Steel plate(d) Cardboard
- 5.
When light hits a smooth, shiny surface (like a mirror), what happens?
(a) It is reflected(b) It is absorbed(c) It passes through(d) It slows down and stops
- 6.
Why can we see objects that do not produce their own light (like a book)?
(a) Light from a source reflects off the object and enters our eyes(b) The object produces its own dim light(c) Our eyes emit light that bounces back(d) Light bends around the object to reach our eyes
- 7.
A torch shines on a ball. The shadow of the ball on the wall is larger than the ball. What would make the shadow smaller?
(a) Move the ball closer to the wall (further from the torch)(b) Move the ball closer to the torch(c) Use a bigger ball(d) Make the room darker
- 8.
Which of the following is a source of light?
(a) The Sun(b) The Moon(c) A mirror(d) A book
- 9.
Name the property of light that explains why shadows are always on the opposite side of an object from the light source.
- 10.
At noon, shadows are shorter than in the morning or evening. Why?
(a) The Sun is directly overhead at noon, so less shadow is cast to the side(b) The Sun produces less light at noon(c) Objects shrink at noon because of heat(d) Light travels slower at noon
Answer key — P3 Science: Light
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- 1.(a) Straight lines
- 2.(a) An opaque object blocks light
- 3.(a) Does not allow light to pass through
- 4.(a) Frosted glass
- 5.(a) It is reflected
- 6.(a) Light from a source reflects off the object and enters our eyes
- 7.(a) Move the ball closer to the wall (further from the torch)
- 8.(a) The Sun
- 9.Light travels in straight lines
- 10.(a) The Sun is directly overhead at noon, so less shadow is cast to the side
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