Properties of Light

Front

What happens to light rays when they travel from water to air?

Back

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

Front

Why does a fork look different when viewed underwater?

Back

Light is refracted at an angle.

Front

What do we call objects that do not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque objects.

Front

What type of material allows almost all light to pass through it?

Back

Transparent material.

Front

When light can easily pass through an object, what is that object called?

Back

Transparent.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, translucent materials allow some light to pass through, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

Front

What is an example of a transparent object?

Back

A clear glass window.

Front

What is an example of an opaque object?

Back

A wooden table.