Physics Concepts Flashcard

Front

What is a device that detects or measures a physical property and responds to it?

Back

Sensor

Front

What term describes the size, length, or amount of something as established by measuring?

Back

Measurement

Front

What is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface?

Back

Shadow

Front

What term describes a material that is not able to be seen through?

Back

Opaque

Front

What is the bouncing back of light after hitting any surface known as?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the ability of light to bend when it crosses a transparent medium?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces?

Back

Angle

Front

What happens when light hits an atom and is sent in all directions?

Back

Scattering

Front

What term describes permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible?

Back

Translucent

Front

What allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen? Opaque, Translucent, Transparent, Scattering

Back

Transparent