Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

Front

What is the visible light spectrum in order from largest wavelength to smallest wavelength?

Back

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

Front

What color is an object that absorbs all the colors in the light spectrum?

Back

Black.

Front

What two properties of a light wave determine its color?

Back

Wavelength and frequency.

Front

What is the term for light waves bending as they pass through a prism?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the process called when a black shirt captures light waves and makes a person feel hot?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

Front

What is refraction in terms of light?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is the process by which an object takes in light waves and converts them to heat.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a white surface?

Back

Most of the light is reflected, making the surface appear white.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

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Most of the light is absorbed, making the surface appear black.