Light Energy Flashcard

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What does opaque mean?

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No light can pass through.

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Does light always travel in a straight line?

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True.

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What phenomena do rainbows involve?

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Both reflection and refraction.

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What is the nature of light energy?

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Light energy travels as electromagnetic waves.

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What is the only type of electromagnetic wave we can see with our eyes?

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Visible light.

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What does transparent mean?

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Light can pass through, and objects can be seen clearly.

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What does translucent mean?

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Light can pass through, but objects cannot be seen clearly.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is refraction in terms of light?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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