3.4 Review

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What determines the perceived color of an object?

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The perceived color of an object is determined by the colors of light reflected by the object.

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What is the term for matter that transmits light?

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Transparent.

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What color does an object appear if it absorbs every color?

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Black.

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Does light travel slower in a medium than in space?

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True.

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What do you call materials that transmit light but do not let it travel straight through?

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Translucent.

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What is the definition of opaque materials?

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Opaque materials do not transmit light.

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What happens to light when it passes through a transparent object?

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It travels straight through without being absorbed.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while translucent materials allow light to pass but scatter it.

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What is the effect of color filters on light?

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Color filters absorb certain wavelengths of light and transmit others.

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How does the color of an object relate to the light it reflects?

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The color of an object is the color of light it reflects; for example, a red object reflects red light.