Light

Front

What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

Back

The light is refracted by the water.

Front

What do we call a medium that allows NO light to pass through?

Back

Opaque.

Front

Which surfaces are best for absorbing light?

Back

Dark surfaces.

Front

What is a form of energy that travels in straight lines?

Back

Light.

Front

What is the term for when light changes speed and its path is bent?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through easily?

Back

Transparent.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not clearly?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It is reflected.

Front

What is the process called when light is taken in by a surface?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What is the angle called when light hits a surface?

Back

Angle of incidence.