5.8C Light Test

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What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is the process where light is taken in by a material and does not pass through or bounce back.

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What does it mean for a material to be translucent?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What happens to light when it travels through different materials?

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Light rays bend when they move through different materials, a phenomenon known as refraction.

Front

What is reflection in the context of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light off a surface.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one material to another.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, while opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

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Can light be absorbed by all materials?

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No, not all materials absorb light; some reflect or transmit it instead.

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What is an example of a translucent material?

Back

Frosted glass is an example of a translucent material.

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What is an example of a transparent material?

Back

Clear glass is an example of a transparent material.

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What is an example of an opaque material?

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Wood is an example of an opaque material.