MMS Light Vocab

Front

A wave where medium particles move perpendicular to wave direction.

Back

transverse wave

Front

Natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

Back

light

Front

Ability to do work or cause change

Back

energy

Front

Complete range of electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Energy that moves through space:

Back

electromagnetic wave

Front

Empty space with no particles or pressure

Back

vacuum

Front

Bend or throw back light/heat; fold or turn back.

Back

reflect

Front

Allow energy to pass through a medium

Back

Transmit

Front

Matter through which a wave travels

Back

Medium

Front

to send out; to give forth, as in sound or light

Back

emit