Light Topic

QuizDescription
Key light termsWhile key terms may not be the most exciting prospect, they are the foundation of communicating effectively to other physicists and scientists.
Properties of real light raysReal light rays represent the way light travels, in straight lines. There are some particular rules and conditions that you must use when representing light rays in diagrams.
Pin-hole camerasDid you know that images in pin-hole cameras are upside down? Pin-hole cameras are one of the most simple form of camera and fascinatingly simple devices. They are also very useful tools to investigate light rays in a real world scenario.
Law of ReflectionThe law of reflection defines how lights rays reflect off a surface. This may sound simple, but is a rule that applies in all scenarios where a light ray reflects off a surface.
Investigating the law of reflection with a ray boxRay box, protractor, ruler, pencil, paper, mirror? There are a few methods to practically investigate the law of reflection. This one looks at using a ray box and mirror.
Properties of virtual light raysVirtual light rays are as non-existent as they sounds. They are not really there. They are very useful though as they can be used to find images in mirrors which look like they are they are there, but don't really exist.
ReflectionDid you know that in a mirror your left hand becomes your right hand, and your right hand your left? Reflection is a phenomenon most of us will encounter every day. Every time you look in a mirror or see a reflection in a car window, you are observing reflection.
ColourDid you know that white light is made up of every colour, and black is an absence of colour? Check out this quiz to find out more.