Light (Reflect, Refract, Absorb)

Front

A mirror _________ light.

Back

reflects

Front

The bending of light waves as they travel from one surface to another is called __________.

Back

Refraction

Front

Smooth and shiny surfaces can _____________ light.

Back

reflect

Front

Light bends when it is __________.

Back

refracted

Front

The bouncing back of light waves off of a surface is called __________.

Back

Reflection

Front

When light hits a rough surface, it is __________.

Back

scattered

Front

The process of light being taken in by a material is called __________.

Back

Absorption

Front

A __________ is a transparent object that bends light.

Back

Lens

Front

Light travels in __________ lines until it hits an object.

Back

straight

Front

The angle at which light hits a surface is called the __________ angle.

Back

incident