Properties of Light

Front

What is the property of light that allows us to see hand shadows?

Back

Light travels in straight lines.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a fiber optic cable?

Back

It travels in a straight line.

Front

What effect does a hand lens have on light?

Back

The light is refracted, making the image appear larger.

Front

What type of material blocks all light and creates shadows?

Back

Opaque.

Front

What type of material allows some light to pass through?

Back

Translucent.

Front

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

Back

Transparent.

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

Back

It does not pass through or reflect; it is taken in by the material.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is the difference between opaque and transparent materials?

Back

Opaque materials block all light; transparent materials allow all light to pass through.