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What happens when light hits an object?
What happens when light hits an object?
- The object reflects all colors of light and absorbs none.
- The object absorbs all colors of light and reflects none.
- The object neither absorbs nor reflects any colors of light.
- The object absorbs some colors of light and reflects others. (correct)
Why does a ladybird's red shell appear red?
Why does a ladybird's red shell appear red?
- Because it reflects only red light and absorbs other colors. (correct)
- Because it absorbs all colors of light except red.
- Because it reflects all colors of light except red.
- Because it absorbs only red light and reflects other colors.
What happens to all colors of light when they hit a black surface?
What happens to all colors of light when they hit a black surface?
- They are all absorbed. (correct)
- Some are absorbed and others are reflected.
- They are all reflected.
- They are neither absorbed nor reflected.
Why do white surfaces tend to stay cooler than black surfaces?
Why do white surfaces tend to stay cooler than black surfaces?
What happens to the light energy that is absorbed by a black surface?
What happens to the light energy that is absorbed by a black surface?
Why is it recommended to wear white clothes on a sunny day?
Why is it recommended to wear white clothes on a sunny day?
What is the term for the process by which a material takes in light energy?
What is the term for the process by which a material takes in light energy?
What happens when a green leaf absorbs light?
What happens when a green leaf absorbs light?
What happens to the colors of light that are not reflected by an object?
What happens to the colors of light that are not reflected by an object?
Why do black surfaces tend to appear hotter than white surfaces?
Why do black surfaces tend to appear hotter than white surfaces?
What is the main reason why we see a ladybird's red shell as red?
What is the main reason why we see a ladybird's red shell as red?
Why do green leaves appear green to our eyes?
Why do green leaves appear green to our eyes?
What is the primary function of reflection in the context of light?
What is the primary function of reflection in the context of light?
What is the main difference between how black and white surfaces interact with light?
What is the main difference between how black and white surfaces interact with light?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light?
Why is it recommended to wear light-colored clothes on a sunny day?
Why is it recommended to wear light-colored clothes on a sunny day?
What happens to the colors of light that are not absorbed by an object?
What happens to the colors of light that are not absorbed by an object?
Why do black objects tend to absorb more heat than white objects?
Why do black objects tend to absorb more heat than white objects?
What is the main reason why we see a green leaf as green?
What is the main reason why we see a green leaf as green?
What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?
What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?
Why do we see a ladybird's black spots as black?
Why do we see a ladybird's black spots as black?
What happens to the light energy that is not reflected by an object?
What happens to the light energy that is not reflected by an object?
Why do white surfaces tend to appear cooler than black surfaces?
Why do white surfaces tend to appear cooler than black surfaces?
What is the result of an object reflecting all colors of light?
What is the result of an object reflecting all colors of light?
What is the primary reason why an object appears to have a specific color?
What is the primary reason why an object appears to have a specific color?
Which of the following statements about black and white surfaces is true?
Which of the following statements about black and white surfaces is true?
What is the main reason why a ladybird's red shell appears red to our eyes?
What is the main reason why a ladybird's red shell appears red to our eyes?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light except one?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light except one?
What is the primary reason why wearing black clothes on a sunny day can make you feel hotter?
What is the primary reason why wearing black clothes on a sunny day can make you feel hotter?
What is the main difference between how a green leaf and a ladybird's red shell interact with light?
What is the main difference between how a green leaf and a ladybird's red shell interact with light?
What is the result of an object reflecting all colors of light?
What is the result of an object reflecting all colors of light?
What is the primary reason why an object appears to have a specific color when viewed under different lighting conditions?
What is the primary reason why an object appears to have a specific color when viewed under different lighting conditions?
What is the primary reason why we see a ladybird's red shell as red?
What is the primary reason why we see a ladybird's red shell as red?
What happens to the light energy that is absorbed by a black surface?
What happens to the light energy that is absorbed by a black surface?
Why do black clothes tend to make you feel hotter on a sunny day?
Why do black clothes tend to make you feel hotter on a sunny day?
What is the main difference between how black and white surfaces interact with light?
What is the main difference between how black and white surfaces interact with light?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light except green?
What is the result of an object absorbing all colors of light except green?
