Light Behaviors

Light Behaviors

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Science

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and the spreading out of waves when they pass through small openings.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of a ray of light when it hits a surface that it does not penetrate.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed?

Back

When light is absorbed, it is taken in by an object and does not reflect back, which is why we do not see that color.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a translucent object?

Back

A translucent object allows only some light to pass through, making it appear blurry.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an opaque object?

Back

An opaque object does not allow any light to pass through it, making it impossible to see through.

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