Light & Sound

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Light

Laser Game
Sun, Light & Shadows
Light & Dark
How We See
Light Sources & Light Rays
Light Sources & Light Rays Questions (test yourself)
Reflection: Seeing Objects
Reflection: Seeing Objects Questions (test yourself)
Shadows
Shadows Questions (test yourself)
Reflection: Mirrors
Reflection: Mirrors Questions (test yourself)

Sound

Changing Sounds
Sources of Sound
Sources of Sound Questions (test yourself)
Loudness
Loudness Questions (test yourself)
Pitch
Pitch Questions (test yourself)

Properties of Light

Properties of Sound

#1: Light travels in a straight line.

#1: Sound travels.

#2: Light reflects off smooth, shiny, flat surfaces in a regular reflection pattern.

#2: Sound can be reflected (bounce).

#3: Light reflects off rough, shiny, uneven surfaces in a diffuse reflection pattern.

#3: Sound can be absorbed (not bounce).

#4: Light that is not reflected is absorbed.

#4: Sound can be modified
(e.g., pitch and loudness).

#5: Light bends as it passes through water.

#5: Sound is caused by vibrations.