Light

Front

What do lenses do to light?

Back

Lenses always refract light.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface?

Back

Smooth surfaces reflect a lot of light.

Front

In what direction do light waves travel?

Back

Light waves travel in a straight line.

Front

What happens to light when it strikes a black sweatshirt?

Back

Most of the light is absorbed.

Front

What happens to light when you look at the surface of a lake?

Back

The light is reflected.

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 when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

Front

What is transmission of light?

Back

Transmission is when light passes through a material.

Front

What type of surface reflects light best?

Back

Smooth surfaces reflect light best.