Light

Front

What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface?

Back

It is reflected.

Front

What is it called when light changes direction as it passes from air into water?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What do we call the process when light bounces off an object?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for light being absorbed by an object?

Back

Absorption.

Front

If a shirt is yellow, what color of light does it reflect?

Back

Yellow.

Front

What happens to colors other than yellow when light hits a yellow shirt?

Back

They are absorbed.

Front

What is the principle that states light travels in a straight line?

Back

Light travels in a straight line.

Front

What is it called when light passes through a transparent object?

Back

Transmission.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface; refraction is when light bends as it passes through a medium.

Front

What type of surface reflects the most light?

Back

Smooth surfaces.