Exploring Energy and Light Concepts

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted and split into different colors.

Front

How do equal forces acting on an object affect its motion?

Back

The object will remain stationary.

Front

What component is necessary for converting electrical energy into motion in a circuit?

Back

A motor.

Front

How can light be affected when it hits a surface?

Back

It can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.

Front

What is the path that light travels in?

Back

Straight line.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

When light is taken in by a material and not reflected or refracted.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electricity to flow, while an insulator does not.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.