Light Behavior

Front

What is the definition of translucent?

Back

Translucent materials allow some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through them.

Front

What is the definition of opaque?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

Front

What is the definition of transparent?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, enabling objects to be seen distinctly.

Front

In which medium does light travel fastest?

Back

Light travels fastest in a vacuum.

Front

In which medium does light travel slower: solid, liquid, or gas?

Back

Light travels slowest in solids.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

Light is refracted and dispersed into its component colors.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.