Unit 3 Waves and Information Transfer

Front

What is a crest?

Back

The top part of a wave.

Front

What do we call an object that lets some light through?

Back

Translucent

Front

What indicates that a wave has high frequency?

Back

There are more waves happening over a period of time.

Front

What do we call an object that does not let any light through?

Back

Opaque

Front

True or False: The colors we see are being reflected and the colors we don't see are being absorbed.

Back

True

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The bottom part of a wave.

Front

What is the term for an object that lets all light through?

Back

Transparent

Front

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

It cannot pass through.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

When light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

When light is taken in by an object.