Science Ch 1 Les 3 - Light Energy Flashcard (SAVVAS)

Front

What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

Back

It is reflected.

Front

How does a prism refract light?

Back

The prism refracts light by bending it as it passes through the different medium.

Front

Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?

Back

Refraction of light.

Front

What is the color at the bottom of the visible spectrum and the shortest wavelength?

Back

Violet.

Front

What is the color at the top of the visible spectrum and the longest wavelength?

Back

Red.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Front

What is the role of a prism in light energy?

Back

A prism separates white light into its component colors by refracting the light.