Chapter 5

Properties of Light

How light travels in straight lines, passes through or is blocked by materials, and reflects — with an interactive exercise.

Light travels in straight lines. What happens when light meets a material depends on the material.

  • Transparent (clear glass): light passes through — we can see clearly.
  • Opaque (wood, metal): light is blocked, making a shadow.

Light reflects (bounces) off shiny surfaces like a mirror.

Remember

  • Light travels in straight lines.
  • Opaque objects block light and make shadows; mirrors reflect light.

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