Understanding Light Flashcards

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Light

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Form of energy that travels in waves

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Speed of Light

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299,792,458 m/s

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Visible Light

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Part of the electromagnetic spectrum seen by human eyes

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Reflection

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Bouncing of light off a surface

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Refraction

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Bending of light as it passes through different mediums

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Prism

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Object that splits light into a spectrum

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White Light

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Combination of all colors of light

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Shadow

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Dark area formed when light is blocked

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Transparent

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Material that allows light to pass through

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Opaque

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Material that does not let light pass through