Light and Reflection Concepts

Front

The MAN cannot see the WOMAN because of the light conditions.

Back

Because there is light on in the room where the man is standing and it is dark where the woman is standing. The stronger light is reflected off of the mirror back to the man's eyes.

Front

The WOMAN CAN see the MAN due to the light conditions.

Back

Because there is light on in the room where the man is standing and it is dark where the woman is standing. The stronger light is reflecting off of the man, through the mirror, and back to the woman's eyes.

Front

If there was not a light on the man's side and the light level on both sides of the mirror was equal, what would happen?

Back

They would see each other.

Front

What causes a sixth grader to see her reflection in some windows and the inside of a restaurant in others?

Back

The light is on in some parts of the restaurant but there is no light in other areas inside.

Front

What will cause light to bend?

Back

Pass through glass or water.

Front

What happens when light passes through a prism?

Back

A rainbow will form from refracted light.

Front

Definition of "refract"?

Back

Light going through a prism, glass or water causing it to bend.

Front

Definition of "opaque"?

Back

Light not being able to transmit through an object.

Front

Definition of "transparent"?

Back

An object you can see through.