Multiple choice questions (MCQ)

Light- Recap Quiz

1 Which of these statements is true?
A Light travels in straight lines.
B Light is stopped when it meets a solid object.
C Light does not travel in straight lines.
D Light will only travel for about 2000km before it stops.

2 Which of these is not a source of light?

A a light bulb B the Sun
C a mirror D a TV

3 Shadows are formed because:

A light will only travel a certain distance before it stops.
B a substance called ‘darkness’ collects behind some objects.
C some objects do not give out light in all directions.
D light cannot go through some objects.

4 Which statement is true?

A Sound travels faster than light.
B Sound will not travel. Only light can travel.
C Light travels faster than sound.
D Light and sound travel at the same speed.

5 Objects that light can easily pass through are said to be:
A transparent. B apparent.
C opaque. D oblong.

6 Which phrase best completes the following sentence? We see things because:
A. they are luminous. B. the Sun shines on them.
C. light from them enters our eyes. D. light from our eyes shines on them.

7 Opaque objects can:

A transmit and reflect light.
B transmit and absorb light.
C reflect and absorb light.
D only reflect light.

8 Which of these will absorb the most light?

A a white sheet of paper B a sheet of clear glass
C a black piece of card D an orange piece of card
9. A plane mirror is fitted to a wall. Which statement about the image formed by the mirror is correct?
A The image is real.
B The image is left to right (laterally inverted).
C The image is smaller than the object.
D The image is upside down.