Light Waves

Front

The wave of energy we can see is ___________

Back

visible light

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A electromagnetic wave

Front

Why does this car appear red under white light?

Back

The car is reflecting only the red light while absorbing the blue and green.

Front

Light is a form of ___________

Back

energy

Front

What property of light makes this pencil appear to be bent or broken?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and x-rays.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted and separated into its component colors.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

The bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.