Wave Behaviors

Front

Why does an apple appear red?

Back

Only the color red is reflected, the other colors are absorbed.

Front

What causes the separation of white light in a prism?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What happens to light when it hits black pavement on a sunny day?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What is the process called when a water droplet acts like a lens?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What type of material allows only some light through, making objects behind it appear blurry?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

The process by which light is taken in by a material.

Front

What is transmission?

Back

The passing of light through a material.

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

The bending of light waves around obstacles or through openings.