Light Absorption Concepts

Front

What is the process of taking in light called?

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Absorption

Front

the bouncing back of light after striking an object

Back

reflection

Front

The bending of light as it passes through a new medium

Back

refraction

Front

A solid, liquid, or gas material that interacts with light.

Back

medium

Front

to make something appear larger

Back

magnify

Front

convex lens

Back

object appears bigger.

Front

concave lens

Back

can make things look smaller

Front

transparent

Back

allows light to pass through