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What is the term for the dark area formed when an object blocks light?
What is the term for the dark area formed when an object blocks light?
- Aureole
- Corona
- Penumbra
- Umbra (correct)
Which of the following best describes the reflection of light?
Which of the following best describes the reflection of light?
- The bending of light waves around obstacles
- The absorption of light by a surface
- The bouncing back of light when it strikes the surface of an object (correct)
- The spreading out of light waves as they pass through a small opening
What is the term for the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow?
What is the term for the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow?
- Aureole
- Umbra
- Corona
- Penumbra (correct)
Study Notes
Shadows and Light
- The dark area formed when an object blocks light is called an umbra.
- The reflection of light can be described as the change in direction of light when it bounces back from a surface.
- The partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow is called the penumbra.
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Test your knowledge of light, shadow, and reflection with this quiz. Explore concepts such as the dark area formed when an object blocks light, the reflection of light, and the term for the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow.
