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Light and Its Properties in Science

The document contains questions about light, properties of light, luminous and non-luminous objects, the formation of rainbows, the electromagnetic spectrum, and conductors and insulators. Light travels at a high speed, and its properties include that it can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed. Shadows are formed when light from a source is blocked by an opaque object. Conductors are materials that allow the flow of electric current, while insulators do not conduct electricity well.

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Light and Its Properties in Science

The document contains questions about light, properties of light, luminous and non-luminous objects, the formation of rainbows, the electromagnetic spectrum, and conductors and insulators. Light travels at a high speed, and its properties include that it can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed. Shadows are formed when light from a source is blocked by an opaque object. Conductors are materials that allow the flow of electric current, while insulators do not conduct electricity well.

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SCIENCE REVISION

1. What is light?
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2. State 3 properties of light.


a. ___________________________________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________________________________________

3. Objects are classified into ____________________, ____________________, and __________________


based on how light behaves when light hits them.

4. A/an _____________________ object is that material that will not allow any form of light to pass through.

5. What is a luminous object?


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6. State 3 examples each for natural luminous object and artificial luminous objects.
a. ________________________ a. ________________________________
b. ________________________ b. ________________________________
c. ________________________ c. ________________________________

7. A/an _____________________ object is that material that allows all the light to pass through it.

8. ____________________ is the speed at which light travels.

9. What is a non-luminous object?


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10. The __________________ is an example of natural non-luminous object.

11. State 3 examples of artificial non-luminous objects.


a. ________________________
b. ________________________
c. ________________________

12. Describe how a rainbow is formed.


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13. The splitting of white light into its component colors is called __________________________________.

14. What is the Spectrum of white light?


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15. What is the difference between artificial and natural light sources?
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16. What causes a shadow?


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17. Why should we wear white in the summer instead of black or dark clothing?
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18. The order of colors in the rainbow is: _____________, _____________, _____________, _____________,
______________, ______________ and _______________.

19. What is the solar system?


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20. _____________, ______________, _____________ and ______________ inner planets of the Solar System.

21. _____________, ______________, _____________ and ______________ outer planet of the Solar System.

22. The ring of small bodies between the inner and the outer planets, which are made up of rocks and metals
are called ___________________.

23. What causes day and night?


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24. What is rotation?
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25. How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete rotation? ____________________

26. Jessica watches the Sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the Sun? ___________________
____________________________________________

27. The imaginary line that cuts across the Earth from north to south is called ____________________.

28. The imaginary line that cuts across the Earth from the east to the west is called __________________.

29. The sun rises in the ____________ and sets in the ______________.

30. Sunlight that travels towards the Earth takes just over ____________ to reach us.

31. A shadow is created when __________________________________________________________.

32. When light falls on an object where is the shadow is formed? ____________________________________

33. ________________ objects create shadows.

34. What is reflection? Give an example of reflection.


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35. The closer the object is to the light source, the bigger the size of shadow. True/False

36. What time of day are shadows the shortest? ___________________

37. If you are facing the sun, your shadow will be formed ______________________.

38. What happens when light hits a reflective material? ___________________________________________.

39. What is a conductor?


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40. What is an insulator?


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41. List 5 examples of conductors and insulators.


a. _________________________________ a. _________________________________
b. _________________________________ b. _________________________________
c. _________________________________ c. _________________________________
d. _________________________________ d. _________________________________
e. _________________________________ e. _________________________________
42. What are conductive materials?
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43. State 3 properties of conductors.


a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________________________
44. List the types of conductive materials.
a. ______________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________

45. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. True/False

46. Why is water a good conductor of good electricity?


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47. Why are electric wires coated in plastic or rubber?


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48. Differentiate between conductors and insulators.


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49. State 2 factors that affect the conductivity of an object.


a. ____________________________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________________________

50. What is an electrical circuit?


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51. A simple circuit can be made from a __________________, a ___________________ and ______________.

52. Electricity can only flow around a incomplete circuit that has no gaps. True/False
53. _______________ supplies power to the electric circuit.

54. In the 1800s, a man called __________________________ created the first-ever battery which could
provide a continuous flow of current.

55. When the switch in a circuit is ________________, there is a gap in the circuit.

56. The two poles of a battery is ________________ and ______________________.

57. A switch _____________ the flow of electricity within a circuit. It ___________ or closes the circuit.

58. If the switch is on, a bulb will ______________ because the circuit is _______________.

59. If the switch is off, a bulb will ______________ because the circuit is _______________.

60. If one of the components in a circuit breaks or doesn’t work, then the whole circuit will ________________.

61. Differentiate between direct current (DC) and alternate current (AC).
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62. What is a circuit board?


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63. A ________________ is a device that can break an electrical circuit by diverting the current from one
conductor to another conductor or an insulator.

64. When a circuit is complete, electrons move from the ____________ terminal to the ______________ of the
dry cell

Common questions

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The spectrum of white light, which is composed of all colors, is critical in understanding phenomena like refraction, dispersion, and color production. When white light is split into its spectral components, it reveals the varying wavelengths responsible for different colors. This understanding is key to studying and explaining optics-related phenomena, like rainbows and the functioning of lenses.

The material of an object dictates its transparency and, consequently, how it casts shadows. Opaque materials, which do not allow light to pass through, create more distinct and darker shadows compared to transparent or translucent materials, which allow some or all light to pass through, resulting in fainter or non-existent shadows. Understanding these properties allows for manipulation of lighting and shadow in various applications like art and photography.

A rainbow is formed through light refraction, dispersion, and reflection. When sunlight enters a raindrop, it is refracted, splitting into its component colors (dispersion), reflected off the inside surface of the droplet, and then refracted again as it exits the droplet. This process leads to the emergence of a spectrum of colors visible as a rainbow.

Conductors, such as metals, allow electric charge to flow freely through them due to their free electrons, which facilitate electrical conductivity. Insulators, such as rubber or plastic, restrict electron flow, thereby protecting circuits and preventing unintended paths for electricity. These properties are crucial for managing and directing electrical flow safely and efficiently in circuits.

The classification of objects as transparent, translucent, and opaque helps in understanding how light interacts with different materials. Transparent objects allow all light to pass through, translucent objects allow partial light passage with scattering, and opaque objects block light completely. This classification provides insight into concepts such as light transmission, reflection, and absorption.

A complete electrical circuit is fundamental for devices to function, as it allows for continuous flow of current. Practical applications include lighting, where a switched-on circuit allows current to flow, illuminating a bulb. Incomplete circuits, conversely, halt electron flow, preventing operation. The understanding of circuit completion allows for designing efficient and reliable electronic systems.

Natural light sources are those that occur naturally like the sun, whereas artificial light sources are man-made, such as electric bulbs and candles. The main difference lies in their origin; natural light is usually more continuous and full-spectrum as it comes from astronomical or natural phenomena, whereas artificial light can be tailored with specific properties for various applications.

Wearing white clothing in the summer is preferable because white reflects most of the visible spectrum, thereby absorbing less heat from sunlight. In contrast, black clothing absorbs more wavelengths and consequently more heat, increasing body temperature. Thus, wearing white helps in managing thermal loads and maintaining comfort in high-temperature environments.

Earth’s rotation on its axis causes the day and night cycle, as different parts of Earth face the sun and then rotate away. This cycle influences biological rhythms, climate patterns, and timekeeping systems. By understanding Earth’s rotation, we gain insight into broader planetary dynamics and the effects of rotational dynamics across our solar system on weather, climate, and biological cycles.

The speed of light, approximately 300,000 kilometers per second, determines how fast we perceive celestial events. Because light takes time to travel, we see stars and astronomical events not as they are now, but as they were when their light first left. This passage time means we're looking back in time; for example, light from the sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth, so we see it as it was 8 minutes ago.

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