Light Voc. Grade

Front

What does it mean to transmit something?

Back

To send something across places; to pass along.

Front

What is the term for light hitting a mirror and bouncing off?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the process called when light bounces off an object?

Back

Reflecting.

Front

Which material would reflect the most light?

Back

A flat sheet of aluminum foil.

Front

What does it mean to absorb light?

Back

To take in or soak up.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Front

What is a common example of light absorption?

Back

A black surface absorbing sunlight.

Front

What is the role of a prism in relation to light?

Back

A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors.