Light

Front

What happens to most of the light that strikes a black object?

Back

It is absorbed.

Front

What is the term for when an object takes in a light wave?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What do smooth surfaces do to light?

Back

They reflect a lot of light.

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A transparent object that separates white light.

Front

What is the term for light bending?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and absorption of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while absorption is when light is taken in by an object.

Front

What type of surface would absorb most light?

Back

A dark or rough surface.

Front

What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle between the incoming light ray and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence.

Front

What is the angle of reflection?

Back

The angle between the reflected light ray and the normal to the surface at the point of reflection.

Front

What is total internal reflection?

Back

The phenomenon that occurs when a light wave strikes a boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing all the light to be reflected back into the medium.