Light

Front

A form of energy that travels in straight lines

Back

light

Front

What happens when light bounces off an object?

Back

reflects

Front

When light bends as it travels from one medium to another.

Back

Refracts

Front

What happens when light does not reflect or refract?

Back

Absorbs

Front

a form of matter that may or may not allow light to pass through it

Back

medium

Front

A medium that allows ALL light to pass through

Back

transparent

Front

A medium that allows SOME light to pass through

Back

translucent

Front

A medium that allows NO light to pass through

Back

opaque

Front

Refraction occurs best with: lenses and water, lenses, water, lenses and gas

Back

lenses and water

Front

Reflection occurs best on:
- rough, bumpy surfaces
- flat, smooth surfaces
- opaque mediums
- wooden objects

Back

flat, smooth surfaces