Wave Behaviors

Front

What happens to most of the light that hits a window from the outside?

Back

The light is being transmitted.

Front

What is causing you to see two sets of mountains in a picture?

Back

Reflection of light.

Front

What two words describe a situation where light bends and an object is somewhat see-through?

Back

Refraction, translucent.

Front

Why does a purple shirt appear purple?

Back

The material absorbs all wavelengths of color except the purple wavelength.

Front

What do we call a material that does not allow light to travel through it?

Back

Opaque.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for light passing through a material without being absorbed?

Back

Transmission.

Front

What do we call materials that allow some light to pass through but not clearly?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is the term for light being taken in by a material?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

Back

It bends, a phenomenon known as refraction.