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MCQ on light properties and shadows

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Properties of Light QuizOnline version MCQ on light properties and shadows by INDIRA A/P NAVANEETHAN KPM-Guru 1 What is the basic property of light that allows shadows to be formed? a D) Light moves through transparent objects only b B) Light travels in a straight line c A) Light can be refracted d C) Light changes direction in water 2 Three pieces of cardboard with a small hole in the middle are arranged in a straight line. A lighted candle is placed behind the last cardboard. What happens if the middle cardboard is moved slightly to the side? a D) The light bends around the cardboard b A) The candle flame becomes brighter c B) The candle flame cannot be seen d C) The shadow of the flame gets bigger 3 Which group of objects will form a clear, dark shadow when light is shone on them? a B) Tracing paper, tissue paper b A) Clear plastic sheet, glass window pane c D) Magnifying lens, drinking glass d C) Wooden block, rubber ball, metal spoon 4 A pupil shines a torch light onto a clear glass sheet. No shadow is seen on the screen. What type of object is the clear glass sheet? a D) Reflective b B) Translucent c A) Opaque d C) Transparent 5 What type of shadow is produced by a translucent object, such as frosted glass or tracing paper? a D) A red-colored shadow b B) A very dark and sharp shadow c C) A faint / less clear shadow d A) No shadow is formed 6 An investigation is carried out by changing the distance between a torch light and an opaque object. What variable is being manipulated? a C) Shape of the object b A) Position of the screen c D) Brightness of the room d B) Distance between the object and the light source 7 How does the size of a shadow change when an object is moved CLOSER to the torch light (light source)? a A) The size of the shadow becomes smaller b C) The size of the shadow remains unchanged c B) The size of the shadow becomes bigger d D) The shadow disappears completely 8 What happens to the size of a shadow if the object is kept fixed, but the screen is moved FARTHER away from the object? a D) The shadow disappears b A) The size of the shadow becomes larger c B) The size of the shadow becomes smaller d C) The shape of the shadow becomes a triangle 9 Which two factors affect the SHAPE of a shadow formed on a screen? a D) Color of the object and size of the screen b C) Brightness of light and distance to the screen c B) Orientation of the object and position of the light source d A) Distance from light source and type of material 10 A cylinder object is shone with light from the top, forming a circular shadow. If the light shines on the side of the standing cylinder, what shadow shape is formed? a D) Oval b C) Rectangle c A) Circle d B) Triangle 11 What surface property reflects light the best to produce a clear image? a B) Soft and uneven b C) Shiny and smooth c D) Dull and curved d A) Dark and rough 12 When light strikes a smooth mirror, what happens to the light rays? a B) Light rays bounce off the mirror in an orderly pattern b C) Light rays are absorbed completely by the mirror c A) Light rays pass through the mirror d D) Light rays slow down and bend inside the mirror 13 A submarine crew member wants to observe objects on the surface of the sea while remaining underwater. Which device should be used? a B) Periscope b D) Magnifying glass c C) Microscope d A) Telescope 14 How many plane mirrors are used inside a simple periscope, and how are they angled? a B) 2 mirrors placed parallel at 45-degree angles b C) 3 mirrors placed in a triangle shape c A) 1 mirror placed flat at 0 degrees d D) 4 mirrors placed at 90-degree angles 15 Which daily life situation applies the property of reflection of light? a C) Observing tiny bacteria through a microscope lens b A) A pencil looks bent in a cup of water c D) Seeing a rainbow after raining d B) A driver looking at behind cars using the side mirror of a vehicle 16 What is meant by refraction of light? a D) Light being blocked by an opaque object b B) Light traveling in a straight path through air c C) Light bending when traveling from one medium into another medium d A) Light bouncing back from a smooth surface 17 A pupil puts a straight wooden pencil into a beaker filled with clear water. Why does the pencil appear bent at the surface of the water? a C) Light bends as it travels from water to air b D) Water dissolves the wood surface c B) Light travels at the same speed in air and water d A) Light is reflected by the pencil 18 A coin placed at the bottom of a bowl appears shallower (nearer to the surface) when the bowl is filled with water. What property of light causes this phenomenon? a D) Light cannot pass through opaque objects b A) Reflection of light c B) Refraction of light d C) Light travels in a straight line 19 Which tool makes use of the refraction of light to make small words look larger? a D) Magnifying glass b B) Periscope c A) Plane mirror d C) Dental mirror 20 Sunlight passes through raindrops after rain, splitting white light into seven colors to form a rainbow. What light phenomenon is involved in this process? a B) Shadow formation b C) Blocking of light c A) Refraction of light d D) Direct travel of light

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Properties of Light QuizOnline version

by INDIRA A/P NAVANEETHAN KPM-Guru

What is the basic property of light that allows shadows to be formed?

Three pieces of cardboard with a small hole in the middle are arranged in a straight line. A lighted candle is placed behind the last cardboard. What happens if the middle cardboard is moved slightly to the side?

Which group of objects will form a clear, dark shadow when light is shone on them?

A pupil shines a torch light onto a clear glass sheet. No shadow is seen on the screen. What type of object is the clear glass sheet?

What type of shadow is produced by a translucent object, such as frosted glass or tracing paper?

An investigation is carried out by changing the distance between a torch light and an opaque object. What variable is being manipulated?

How does the size of a shadow change when an object is moved CLOSER to the torch light (light source)?

What happens to the size of a shadow if the object is kept fixed, but the screen is moved FARTHER away from the object?

Which two factors affect the SHAPE of a shadow formed on a screen?

A cylinder object is shone with light from the top, forming a circular shadow. If the light shines on the side of the standing cylinder, what shadow shape is formed?

What surface property reflects light the best to produce a clear image?

When light strikes a smooth mirror, what happens to the light rays?

A submarine crew member wants to observe objects on the surface of the sea while remaining underwater. Which device should be used?

How many plane mirrors are used inside a simple periscope, and how are they angled?

Which daily life situation applies the property of reflection of light?

What is meant by refraction of light?

A pupil puts a straight wooden pencil into a beaker filled with clear water. Why does the pencil appear bent at the surface of the water?

A coin placed at the bottom of a bowl appears shallower (nearer to the surface) when the bowl is filled with water. What property of light causes this phenomenon?

Which tool makes use of the refraction of light to make small words look larger?

Sunlight passes through raindrops after rain, splitting white light into seven colors to form a rainbow. What light phenomenon is involved in this process?