Light Vocabulary

Front

What happens to light in an object that is opaque?

Back

Light is not able to enter the object and will not shine through.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is light?

Back

Light is energy that can travel through space and can be seen by the human eye.

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Front

True or False: The moon gives off, emits, its own light.

Back

False

Front

What does transparent mean?

Back

Transparent means that you can see through an object clearly because most light passes through.

Front

What is an example of an opaque object?

Back

A brick wall is an example of an opaque object.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is an example of a transparent object?

Back

A clear glass window is an example of a transparent object.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is an example of a translucent object?

Back

Frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the source of natural light?

Back

The sun is a source of natural light.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is artificial light?

Back

Artificial light is light produced by human-made sources, like light bulbs.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Front

What is reflection of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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