Shadows and Light: Exploring How Light Creates Shadows
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Physics, Science, Other
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4th - 5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the shadow of an object when the sun is directly above it?
The shadow becomes longer.
The shadow becomes darker.
The shadow moves to the side.
The shadow disappears.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does a tree cast a shadow?
Because it is transparent.
Because it is an opaque object.
Because it reflects light.
Because it emits light.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the formation of shadows indicate about the nature of light?
Light travels randomly.
Light travels in a zigzag pattern.
Light travels in a straight line.
Light travels in a circular path.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a point source of light?
A source of light that emits multiple colors.
A source of light that changes size.
A large source of light.
A source of light that is as small as a point.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a small hole used in the experimental setup with the bulb and pencil?
To allow the light to act as a point source.
To block all light from passing through.
To make the light source larger.
To change the color of the light.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the experimental setup, what role does the pencil play?
It blocks light to form a shadow.
It emits light onto the screen.
It reflects light onto the screen.
It allows light to pass through.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the region on the screen that does not receive light called?
The shadow.
The light source.
The illuminated region.
The reflection.
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