Light Chapter 14 Lessons 7 & 8

Front

What is the main property of a transparent material?

Back

A transparent material allows light to pass through it, enabling objects behind it to be seen clearly.

Front

What does reflection mean?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is a concave lens?

Back

A concave lens is a lens that is thicker at the edges and makes objects appear smaller.

Front

What does a convex lens do?

Back

A convex lens makes objects appear larger.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated 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 the difference between a convex lens and a concave lens?

Back

A convex lens is thicker in the middle and converges light rays, while a concave lens is thicker at the edges and diverges light rays.