Light (Reflect, Refract, Absorb)

Front

What is the bouncing back of light waves off of a surface called?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the bending of light waves as they travel from one surface to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What happens to light when it is refracted?

Back

It bends.

Front

True or False: Light that is bounced back is reflected.

Back

True

Front

How does light travel?

Back

In a straight line.

Front

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent materials.

Front

What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through them?

Back

Opaque materials.

Front

What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

Back

Seeing your image in a mirror.

Front

What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

Front

What is the term for light being absorbed by a surface?

Back

Absorption.