Unit 07: Light Practice

Front

What color of light has the shortest wavelength and most energy in the visible spectrum?

Back

Violet

Front

What type of waves does visible light travel in?

Back

Transverse waves

Front

What are materials that allow some light to partially pass through, but some are reflected?

Back

Translucent materials

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is an example of radiant energy being transformed into mechanical energy?

Back

A solar-powered car

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque materials

Front

What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through completely?

Back

Transparent materials

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the name of the spectrum that includes all colors of visible light?

Back

Visible spectrum

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in light?

Back

Shorter wavelengths have higher energy.