Light Energy

Front

The name for the visible color spectrum is ________.

Back

ROYGBIV

Front

Microwaves have _____ wavelengths and ____ frequencies than radio waves.

Back

Shorter/Higher

Front

Visible colors are ______ all other colors are _____.

Back

reflected/absorbed

Front

The three types of matter that affect color are _____, _____, and _____.

Back

translucent, transparent, opaque

Front

____ waves travel the farthest.

Back

AM

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, microwaves, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is the process by which materials take in light energy, preventing it from passing through.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, changing its speed.