Light & Sound Energy

Front

Light can be ______.

Back

absorbed

Front

For sound to be heard, ______ must first cause the object to vibrate.

Back

energy

Front

Nothing ______ faster than light.

Back

travels

Front

Light travels in straight ______ called rays.

Back

lines

Front

Sound travels faster through a ______ (solid, liquid, or gas).

Back

solid

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that can be heard.

Front

What happens when light is absorbed?

Back

When light is absorbed, it is taken in by an object and converted into other forms of energy, such as heat.

Front

What is reflection of light?

Back

Reflection of light is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.

Front

What is refraction of light?

Back

Refraction of light is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water.