PS.6.3.2 Waves Flashcard

Front

Which type of electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What is the bending of light or sound as it passes through different mediums or materials called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for materials that scatter light and allow partial visibility through them?

Back

Translucent

Front

What happens to light rays when they deviate from their original path due to obstacles like dust or gas molecules?

Back

Scattering

Front

What type of light has longer wavelengths than microwaves and is felt as heat?

Back

Infrared light

Front

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

Back

Opaque

Front

What is the process called when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the range of electromagnetic waves that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible spectrum

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has shorter wavelengths than visible light?

Back

Ultraviolet light