Casteel SOL 5.6 Light

Front

What is an object that allows some, but not all light to pass through?

Back

Translucent

Front

What is light?

Back

A form of energy

Front

Which of the following is transparent?

Back

Clean water

Front

What happens when light waves hit a smooth glass mirror?

Back

They are reflected.

Front

Why does a fork look different under water?

Back

Light is refracted at an angle.

Front

What do we call an object that does not allow any light to pass through?

Back

Opaque

Front

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

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What type of material allows all light to pass through?

Back

Transparent

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

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