Homework worksheet

Chapter 8: Movement of Light

Worksheet 1 (Reflection of Light)

1. Some students are having a discussion about the behavior of light.

The path along which light travels is a

straight line.

Dinah

A metal coin appears shiny because it

gives off light.

Mohan

Light does not change in direction

when it is reflected from a surface.

Oliver

Only one student is correct. Circle the name of the student who is correct.

Dinah Mohan Oliver

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2. Rays of light from a torch fall on a plane mirror.

(a) How does the mirror reflect the light rays into the eye?
Draw rays of light to complete the diagram.

(b) Which of these describes the reflected light rays?

Tick (√) the correct answer.

 All the reflected light rays travel in the same direction.

 The reflected light rays travel in different directions.

3. When we look in a mirror, we can see our image in it.

Which property of light is responsible for this? Circle the correct answer.

absorption of light

bending of light

reflection of light

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4. Light is reflected when it reaches a surface.

(a) Which diagram correctly shows how light rays are reflected from the
surface? Circle the correct letter.

A B

(b) Explain why you have chosen the answer in (a).

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5. A ray of light reaches the surface of a plane mirror.
The diagram shows what happens to the ray of light.

(a) Identify the two light rays, X and Y.

X: ________________________________________________________

Y: ________________________________________________________

(b) When do we see the image in the mirror?

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 Chapter 8: Movement of Light

(Refraction of Light)

6. A ray of light travels from one medium to a different medium.

What will happen to it?
Complete the sentence. Choose from the following words.

direction only speed only speed and direction

The ray of light will change in __________________________________.

7. The diagram shows a ray of light passing from medium X to medium Y.

Tick (√) the box next to the correct statement.

 X and Y are different types of materials.

 X is an opaque material.
 Y is an opaque material.

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8. A spoon inside a glass of water looks bent. Why?
Tick (√) the correct answer.

 The ray of light bends as it passes from the water, through the air, into
our eyes.

 The ray of light reflects off the surface of the water into our eyes.

9. The diagrams show a ray of light that travels from the air into different
liquids.

(a) What property of light is shown in the diagrams? Circle the correct
answer.

reflection refraction

(b) Explain your answer in (a).

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(c) From the diagrams, what can you tell about the speed at which light
travels in liquid A and liquid B?

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10. (a) A ray of light travels from water into the air.
Write incoming or refracted in each box to label the diagram.

________________ light ray

________________ light ray

(b) The refraction of light makes a swimming pool appear shallower than it
actually is. Describe how.

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