Light Flashcard

Front

Light travels in a -

Back

straight line

Front

Light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object - then it can: Reflect, Refract, Transmit, Absorb

Back

Reflect, Refract, Transmit, Absorb

Front

Reflection means -

Back

Light Bounces

Front

Refraction means -

Back

Light Bends

Front

Transparent -  Light will not pass through, Some of the light will pass through 

Back

All the light will pass through

Front

Opaque

Back

None of the light will pass through

Front

Translucent

Back

Some of the light will pass through

Front

What is the process called when light bounces off a surface? Options: Reflection, Refraction, Absorb, Transmit

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the process called when light bends as it passes from one medium to another? Options: Reflection, Refraction, Absorb, Transmit

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the process called when light bends as it passes from one medium to another? Options: Reflection, Refraction, Absorb, Transmit

Back

Refraction