Link the terms to the left with descriptions to the right.

1. Luck A. Can not be captured on screen

2. Sketch B. Protects against ultraviolet radiation
3. Ozone layer C. Light of a wavelength
4. Concave lens D. Magnifying glass
5. Laser E. Spreads light

2 Imagine you're trapped with a cat in a dark room.

What statement is true?

A If the cat is white you can

see it.
B: Because the cat's eyes
lights in the dark so you see
the cat even if it is dark.
C: You can not see the cat
until you light one
lamp.

3 What is the meaning of the focal length of a lens?

4 Explain why this paper is white.

5 "This morning I saw a beautiful rainbow in the east," said Astrid to his mother.
"No, you can not have done," replied Mama.
a) Think for a while and take a stand on both claims. Who is right?
b) Use your optics skills and explain your answer.

6 The image shows a human eye in cross-section. Which is most likely to be the eye
of a young or an old person? Explain why you respond as you do.

7 Draw parallel rays that hit a concave lens and how the rays continue
after they have passed the lens.

8 How does an astronomical binoculars work?

9When looking at a fish in water, it appears to be closer to the water surface than
what it really is. Explain why - preferably by drawing a picture.

10 Sometimes it is very convenient to use polaroid glasses.

Explain the context in which they are good and why.

11 Imagine getting a convex lens by your teacher. Your task is to decide

lens focal length.
a) How can you see that the lens is convex?
b) Describe how to determine the lens's focal length.

12 a) A light beam hits a glass sheet in the manner shown in the illustration. Draw the
picture and draw the continuing path of the beam.
b) Think about the claim. Is it true? Explain how you are thinking.
That light can be fully reflected
in glass have to a large extent
changed our lives.