Light Energy

Front

What do lenses in eyeglasses do to light waves?

Back

Lenses refract light waves.

Front

What is the main function of a mirror?

Back

A mirror reflects light.

Front

Why do objects look different under water?

Back

Because the light rays bend.

Front

What is light a form of?

Back

Light is a form of energy.

Front

What do we call an object that allows light to pass through easily?

Back

An object that allows light to pass through easily is called transparent.

Front

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

Back

Materials that partially allow light to pass through are called translucent.

Front

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

Back

Materials that do not allow light to pass through are called opaque.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a rough surface?

Back

It scatters.

Front

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

Back

Refraction.

Front

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

Back

Reflection.