Wave Behaviors

Front

Why do we see objects as white?

Back

They reflect all light.

Front

Which color absorbs all light?

Back

Black.

Front

What does it mean if light travels through a piece of paper?

Back

It is translucent.

Front

Which object is best at reflecting light waves?

Back

Mirrors.

Front

Why does a purple shirt appear purple?

Back

The material absorbs all wavelengths of color except the purple wavelength.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through without scattering?

Back

Transparent.

Front

What do we call materials that scatter light, allowing some light to pass through?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow any light to pass through?

Back

Opaque.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is the color of an object that reflects all wavelengths of visible light?

Back

White.