Question

Light hitting a window pane is reflected, refracted, and absorbed.





Question 1

Light from the sun (A) strikes a window pane at point P. Some of the light enters the glass and changes direction (angle D). What is this phenomenon called?
Responses

A AbsorptionAbsorption

B DiffractionDiffraction

C ReflectionReflection

D RefractionRefraction
Question 2

Only some of the light from the sun (A) will follow the path shown in the diagram. What happens to the rest of the light?
Responses

A Some is absorbed and some is reflected.Some is absorbed and some is reflected.

B Some is diffracted and some is refractedSome is diffracted and some is refracted

C Some is absorbed and some is diffracted.Some is absorbed and some is diffracted.

D Some is reflected and some is refracted.Some is reflected and some is refracted.

Answer 1

Question 1: D — Refraction.

Question 2: A — Some is absorbed and some is reflected.