Light and Waves

Front

What happens to materials when light is absorbed?

Back

Materials generally become warmer when light is absorbed.

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

Wave B has the largest wavelength.

Front

Which wave has the largest frequency?

Back

Wave C has the largest frequency.

Front

What does the color you see in an object represent?

Back

The color you see in an object is the color it is reflecting.

Front

What do we call an object that does not allow light to pass through it?

Back

An object that does not allow light to pass through it is called opaque.

Front

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

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while translucent materials allow some light to pass through but scatter it.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.