Light & Sound Waves Flashcard 1 RETAKE

Front

What causes plants to appear green?

Back

Plants are green because they reflect green light.

Front

What happens to a car that has been sitting in the sun when touched?

Back

The car absorbs the light from the sun, causing the hood to become hot.

Front

What is the term for when light travels through a material?

Back

Transmission.

Front

Which type of light has the most effect on glass?

Back

Infrared light.

Front

What type of light interaction occurs when light bends as it passes through a medium?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is absorption in the context of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy.

Front

What is the difference between transmission and absorption?

Back

Transmission is when light passes through a material, while absorption is when light is taken in by the material.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the role of infrared light in heating objects?

Back

Infrared light is absorbed by objects, increasing their temperature.