Science Ch 1 Les 3 - Light Energy Flashcard (SAVVAS)

Front

What is reflection of light?

Back

The process by which light bounces off a surface and changes direction.

Front

Explain how a mirror reflects light.

Back

The mirror reflects light by bouncing it off its smooth surface.

Front

Example of reflection of light in everyday life.

Back

Mirror

Front

Refraction of light

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

How does a prism refract light?

Back

The prism refracts light by bending it as it passes through the different medium.

Front

Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?

Back

Refraction of light

Front

Name two natural sources of light.

Back

Sun and stars

Front

What is the color at the top of the visible spectrum and the longest wavelength?

Back

red

Front

What is the color at the bottom of the visible spectrum and the shortest wavelength?

Back

Violet

Front

How does the color of an object change when it is viewed under different light sources?

Back

The color of the object may appear different