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When you are in the pool, your friend looks like his body is cut in half at the surface of the water?
a) The light changes speed when it hits the water.
b) The light is reflected off the surface of the water.
c) The light is absorbed by the water.
d) The light is repelled by the water.

Light waves are taken into a substance and do not leave. This is an example of __.
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Absorption
d) Diffraction

Light is bent to a 50ยบ angle when entering a glass. This is an example of __.
a) Refraction
b) Reflection
c) Absorption
d) Transmission

Light passes through a window. This is an example of __.
a) Diffraction
b) Reflection
c) Absorption
d) Transmission

The color __ absorbs all colors of light.
a) Puprle
b) Green
c) Black
d) Blue

Light is blocked when you close your eyes. This is because your eyelids are __.
a) Transparent
b) Translucent
c) Opaque
d) Magic

A mirror __ light which is why you can see your image.
a) Refracts
b) Reflects
c) Transmits
d) Diffracts

A wave with a shorter wavelength would have a __
a) lower frequency
b) higher frequency
c) lower amplitude
d) higher amplitude

You are able to see the different colors of leaves in the fall because __.
a) The leaves are all ready to die
b) The leaves are reflecting different colors of light
c) The leaves are diffracting different colors of light
d) The leaves are transmitting different colors of light

Prisms __ light because it __
a) refract, bends light as it passes through
b) transmit, is opaque
c) diffract, is not transparent
d) absorb, it is translucent

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