Light Flashcard

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What does 'opaque' mean?

Back

Opaque means not letting any light through.

Front

What is 'reflection' in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing of light waves when they encounter an obstacle.

Front

Is natural a group of sources of light?

Back

True, natural is one of the groups of sources of light.

Front

Does the moon give off its own light?

Back

False, the moon does not give off its own light; it reflects light from the sun.

Front

What happens to the image that the eye sends to the brain?

Back

The brain flips the image that the eye sends it.

Front

What is 'transparent' in terms of light?

Back

Transparent means allowing light to pass through without obstruction.

Front

What is 'translucent'?

Back

Translucent means allowing some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly.

Front

What is an example of a natural source of light?

Back

The sun is an example of a natural source of light.

Front

What is an example of an opaque object?

Back

A brick wall is an example of an opaque object.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums.