Light Vocabulary

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is light?
Back
Light is a form of energy that our eyes see.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to light when it is refracted?
Back
Light bends when it is refracted.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a lens?
Back
A lens is a piece of curved glass, plastic, or other material that refracts light.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a shadow?
Back
A shadow is an area where light does not strike.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the law of reflection state?
Back
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
Back
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between reflection and refraction?
Back
Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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