Light Behavior

Front

What is an opaque material?

Back

A material that does not allow any light to pass through.

Front

Which color of light bends the most when passing through a prism?

Back

Violet light bends the most.

Front

What is a transparent material?

Back

A material that allows all light to pass through.

Front

Does light need a medium to travel?

Back

No, light does not require a medium to transmit.

Front

What is a translucent material?

Back

A material that allows some light to pass through, but not all.

Front

Example of an opaque object?

Back

Aluminum foil.

Front

Example of a transparent object?

Back

Clear glass.

Front

Example of a translucent object?

Back

Sunglasses.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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