Unit 07: Light Practice

Front

What are straight lines that represent light waves?

Back

Rays

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It bends and separates into different colors.

Front

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

Back

Opaque

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

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

Back

Refraction

Front

What do we call materials that allow some light to pass through but not clearly?

Back

Translucent

Front

What is the term for light that can be seen by the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

Back

It is taken in by the object and does not pass through or reflect.

Front

What is an example of a transparent object?

Back

Clear glass.

Front

What is an example of an opaque object?

Back

A wooden table.