Light Vocab. Flashcard

Front

When light strikes an object it cannot pass through, a _________ is formed.

Back

shadow

Front

Material absorbs light, converting it to heat. This is called _____

Back

absorption

Front

A clear object with at least one curved surface.

Back

lens

Front

The ability to make things move is called _____

Back

energy

Front

A visible form of energy is ______.

Back

light

Front

A material through which energy travels is called a ____.

Back

medium

Front

Bouncing of light off a surface is called ____.

Back

reflection

Front

An object with a smooth surface that forms images by reflecting light is called ______.

Back

mirror

Front

Bending of light is called

Back

refraction

Front

A clear object that separates white light into rainbow colors is called ____.

Back

prism