Light and Reflection Flashcard

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What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing of light.

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What happens when light moves from air to water?

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It bends.

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What colors are being absorbed?

Back

Red, orange, yellow.

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Do objects absorb or reflect all colors?

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Absorb.

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Why do objects appear the color that they do?

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Because they absorb all colors except the color they appear.

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

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What is refraction?

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

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can refract light and separate it into colors.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye.