5.8C - Light

Front

What surface does reflection occur best on?

Back

Reflection occurs best on flat, smooth surfaces.

Front

What happens when light bends as it travels from one medium to another?

Back

This process is called refraction.

Front

What is light considered to be?

Back

Light is a kind of energy.

Front

Does light bend as it passes through water?

Back

True.

Front

What type of surfaces absorb light best?

Back

Dark surfaces absorb light best.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for light passing through a material and changing direction?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a rough surface?

Back

It scatters and does not reflect well.

Front

What is an example of a material that reflects light?

Back

Mirrors are examples of materials that reflect light.

Front

What is an example of a material that absorbs light?

Back

Black paper is an example of a material that absorbs light.