Light Energy Review

Front

What is it called when light rays are bent?

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Refraction

Front

This is an object that allows ALL light to pass through clearly.

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Transparent

Front

Which letter is an example of reflection?

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A

Front

When light cannot pass through or bounce off an object it is 'soaked up'. What does this mean?

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Absorb

Front

When light 'bounces' off a medium it is said to be...

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Reflected

Front

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

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Opaque

Front

What is the term for light passing through a material?

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Transmit

Front

What is it called when light is scattered in many directions?

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Diffusion

Front

What type of material allows some light to pass through but not clearly?

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Translucent

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it enters a different medium?

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Refraction