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Assessment

Quiz
Section: Reflection and Color
In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best completes
each statement or best answers each question.

_____ 1. Light rays reflecting off a smooth surface reflect

a. in one new direction. c. in random directions.
b. in the initial direction. d. None of the above
_____ 2. Light rays reflecting off a rough surface reflect
a. diffusely. c. at all angles.
b. at a single angle. d. None of the above
_____ 3. The law of reflection says the angle of incidence is ____________ the
angle of reflection.
a. greater than c. equal to
b. less than d. None of the above
_____ 4. Reflection of light into random directions is called
a. diffuse reflection. c. the angle of reflection.
b. the law of reflection. d. the reflective ray.
_____ 5. A virtual image
a. appears in front of a mirror. c. diffuses light.
b. appears behind a mirror. d. reflects light.
_____ 6. An apple appears red to your eye because it
a. emits red light. c. reflects red light.
b. absorbs red light. d. distorts red light.
_____ 7. When you look in a convex mirror, the image appears
a. smaller than it really is. c. larger than it really is.
b. lighter than it really is. d. darker than it really is.
_____ 8. In addition to reflecting some light, every object
a. transmits radio waves. c. produces vibrations.
b. absorbs some light. d. None of the above
_____ 9. A real image can be formed using a
a. concave mirror. c. flat mirror.
b. convex mirror. d. All of the above
_____ 10. When all three additive primary colors are mixed, you see the color
a. black. c. cyan.
b. magenta. d. white.

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