5.8C Light Test

Front

What is the term for the taking in of light?

Back

Absorb

Front

What do we call a material that allows all, or almost all, light to pass through?

Back

Transparent

Front

What is the term for when light passes through a medium?

Back

Transmit

Front

What do we call a material that allows some light to pass through?

Back

Translucent

Front

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

Back

Reflection

Front

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

Back

Refraction

Front

What is an example of a transparent material?

Back

Clear glass

Front

What is an example of a translucent material?

Back

Frosted glass

Front

What is an example of an opaque material?

Back

Wood

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by a surface?

Back

It is taken in and converted to other forms of energy, usually heat.