Light Waves

Front

What color do objects that reflect ALL colors appear?

Back

White

Front

Which type of light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

How do mirrors work?

Back

By reflecting the light.

Front

Does a purple scarf reflect or absorb yellow light?

Back

Absorb

Front

What does Ray A represent?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

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

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 in the context of light waves?

Back

The passing of light through a material without being absorbed.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye.