Light Energy

Front

What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through without scattering?

Back

Transparent

Front

What do we call materials that allow some light to partially pass through, but not in a straight path?

Back

Translucent

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow any light to pass through?

Back

Opaque

Front

What happens to light when it hits a smooth, shiny surface?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the process called when light waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What do lenses in eyeglasses do to light waves?

Back

They refract light waves.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to absorb light?

Back

Absorption

Front

What type of lens is thicker in the middle and can converge light rays?

Back

Convex lens

Front

What type of lens is thinner in the middle and can diverge light rays?

Back

Concave lens