Properties of Light Worksheet
Explore the fundamental properties of light including reflection, refraction, and the electromagnetic spectrum with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
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1. Which of the following describes the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Absorption
2. What is the phenomenon shown in the diagram below?
Reflection
Refraction
Dispersion
Polarization
1. Light travels in straight lines.
True
False
2. The color black reflects all wavelengths of light.
True
False
1. The electromagnetic spectrum includes visible light as well as other forms of radiation such as waves and X-rays.
2. When light bounces off a surface, it is called .
1. Explain the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.
2. Describe one real-world application of reflection or refraction.