light waves

Front

What happens when a material allows light to pass through it?

Back

The material transmits the light and doesn't change.

Front

Can light cause rocks to glow?

Back

Yes. Rocks can take in energy from the light, causing them to glow.

Front

Can light change the color of Jayden's teeth?

Back

Yes. Jayden’s teeth can take in energy from the light, causing them to become whiter.

Front

What must happen for a material to be affected by light?

Back

Light must be absorbed.

Front

What is the distance from one peak of a wave to the next called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak called?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the term for light that bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent.