Can the size and shape of shadows change?
Yes!
These kids in the picture were playing outside and noticed that their bodies blocked the light from the sun causing them to see what
their shadow
When light hits an area and BOUNCES back it is called
Reflection
This picture shows a window that lets in some light and is kind of see through. A more scientific word to describe this window would be_____.
translucent
If you can see light CLEARLY through an object it is called...
transparent
How do you make a shadow bigger?
You can move the light source closer to the object.
objects allow ALL the light to travel through them
Transparent
When light goes from one material(medium) to another it BENDS it is called
Refraction
This type of object lets some light through, but not all.
Translucent
A wall is
Opaque
Water is... TRANSPARENT or TRANSLUCENT or OPAQUE
TRANSPARENT
Why does the straw appear to be bent?
Refraction
Is this a light source?
No!
Is this a natural or artificial light source?
artificial
Light travels in what directions?
straight
An object taking in light is called...
Absorption
Is this a natural or artificial light source?
natural
Which images are opaque?
A & E
Object that do not allow light to pass through them are
opaque
Is this a light source?
Yes!
Are sunglasses: transparent or translucent or opaque?
translucent
The largest NATURAL light source is the
Sun
The absence of light is called
Darkness
A dark area that is formed when the light is blocked is called
a shadow