Light and Reflection Flashcard

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What is light?

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A form of energy that can travel through space.

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

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It reflects.

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Why does a leaf appear green?

Back

Because it reflects green light.

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What does a rose do with red light?

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It reflects red light.

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What happens to light when it moves from air to water?

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It bends.

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What is reflection?

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What color does a banana appear to be and why?

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Yellow, because it reflects yellow light.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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When an object takes in light and does not reflect it.

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What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

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It is absorbed.