Light Waves

Front

When light bounces off an object- If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface.

Back

reflection

Front

The height or depth of a wave that determines how much ENERGY the wave carries. In a sound wave, it is also synonymous with how much volume the wave carries.

Back

amplitude

Front

Why does the pencil appear broken?

Back

Light rays are bent by the water in the glass.

Front

Light travels in straight lines until reflected by another object. Which illustration best shows the light being reflected?

Back

Front

What property of the curtain allows it to make the room darker?

Back

The curtain absorbs light.

Front

Which object refracted the laser beam? Options: Silver locket, Picture frame, Glass marble, Notebook

Back

Glass marble

Front

What are the three primary colors of light?

Back

Blue, Green, Red

Front

Why does an apple appear red?

Back

All colors are absorbed except for red, which is reflected

Front

Which color reflects the least light? Options: Black, White, Blue, Red

Back

Black

Front

Sunlight is

Back

white light