How Light Interacts

Discover how light reflects and scatters! Fun worksheet on light interactions with real-world examples.

REFLECTION OF LIGHT Watch the video, then answer the questions below. What is reflection? Occurs when light waves bend as they pass from one medium to another. It occurs when light waves bounce off an object. an interaction of light with matter that causes light to change direction. Light scatters in all directions. Occurs when waves bend around a barrier. What is an example of reflection? Select 1 A back shirt absorbing colors. A mirror Holograms SCATTERING OF LIGHT Watch the video, then answer the questions below. What is scattering of light? Scattering is an interaction of light with small particles of matter that causes light to change direction. Light scatters in all directions. What is an example of the scattering of light? Why we see the sky blue Looking at your reflection on the mirror A straw in a cup of water Identify light interactions Write the name of the light interaction shown ONLY FOR PICTURES 3 AND 4 Reflection Scattering