Light Review Questions

Front

A form of radiant energy

Back

light

Front

What happens when light bounces off an object?

Back

reflects

Front

When light bends as it travels from one medium to another.

Back

Refraction

Front

a form of matter that may or may not allow light to pass through it

Back

medium

Front

A medium that allows all light to pass through.

Back

transparent

Front

A medium that allows some light to pass through.

Back

translucent

Front

a medium that allows NO light to pass through

Back

opaque

Front

Reflection occurs best on:

Back

flat, smooth, shiny surfaces

Front

Absorption of light occurs best with: mirrors, smooth surfaces, shiny surfaces, rough surfaces

Back

rough surfaces

Front

When light changes speed, its path is changed so that light rays are bent as they pass through. This is called:

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refraction