Amplify Light Waves Chapter 2

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What does a different amplitude do to a wave?

Back

A different amplitude makes a wave brighter or dimmer, louder or softer.

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Does sun paper absorb sunlight but not white light?

Back

Yes, sun paper absorbs sunlight but not white light.

Front

If an object appears green, what must it do?

Back

It must reflect green light.

Front

Can different types of light change a material in different ways?

Back

Yes, different types of light can change a material in different ways.

Front

What can light do when it hits a material?

Back

It can be absorbed, transmitted through, or reflected off of the material.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave, which determines its brightness or loudness.

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by a material?

Back

When light is absorbed, it is taken in by the material and converted to other forms of energy, usually heat.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface instead of being absorbed or transmitted.

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What does it mean for a material to transmit light?

Back

To transmit light means to allow light to pass through the material.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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