Light (Reflect, Refract, Absorb)

Front

What happens when an object soaks in the light?

Back

It absorbs the light.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

In a straight line.

Front

What causes shadows?

Back

An object blocking the light source.

Front

True or False: Light travels in a straight line.

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light waves off of a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent materials.

Front

What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through them?

Back

Opaque materials.

Front

What is an example of a reflective surface?

Back

A mirror.

Front

What is an example of a refractive surface?

Back

A glass lens.