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Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080)

Elaborations

drawing simple labelled ray diagrams to show the paths of light from a source to our eyes
comparing shadows from point and extended light sources such as torches and fluorescent tubes
classifying materials as transparent, opaque or translucent based on whether light passes through them or is absorbed
recognising that the colour of an object depends on the properties of the object and the colour of the light source
exploring the use of mirrors to demonstrate the reflection of light
recognising the refraction of light at the surfaces of different transparent materials, such as when light travels from air to water or air to glass

ScOT terms

Light, Waves (Energy)

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