🔍 Part 1: Understanding Reflected Light

1. What happens when light hits a mirror?

The light disappears

The light bounces back

The light goes through it

The light gets stuck

2. Which of these surfaces would reflect light the best?

A piece of black paper

A shiny spoon

A wooden table

A sponge

3. Which of these are examples of reflected light? (Tick all that apply)

Seeing yourself in a bathroom mirror

The moon shining at night

A torch light

Seeing your reflection in a puddle of water

4. Fill in the blanks:

When light hits a smooth, shiny surface, it _____________ back. This is called _____________ light.

✏️ Part 2: Explaining Reflected Light

5. Explain why you can see your reflection in a car's side mirror but not in a brick wall.

6. Name three things in your home that you can see your reflection in.

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

7. Why do we see the moon at night? Use the words 'sun', 'light', and 'reflects' in your answer.

8. Draw a picture showing light from the sun reflecting off a lake. Use arrows to show the path of the light.

9. In the space below, draw yourself looking in a mirror. Show where the light comes from and how it bounces back to your eyes.