Light Waves

Front

What is the term for when light bounces off a surface at the same angle it hits?

Back

Reflection

Front

What happens to light when it hits a smooth and shiny surface?

Back

It reflects at the same angle as it hits the surface.

Front

What property of a curtain allows it to make a room darker when closed?

Back

The curtain absorbs light.

Front

What is light classified as?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through different mediums?

Back

Refraction

Front

Which object is commonly known to refract light?

Back

Glass marble

Front

What is the height or depth of a wave that determines how much energy it carries?

Back

Amplitude

Front

How does amplitude relate to sound waves?

Back

In sound waves, amplitude is synonymous with volume.

Front

What is the relationship between light and energy?

Back

Light is a form of energy.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It refracts and separates into different colors.