Casteel Light Energy Review SOL 5.6

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

Back

Light reflects off a mirror.

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What part of an automobile is transparent?

Back

The windshield is transparent.

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What object helps people understand what makes up white light?

Back

A prism helps understand white light.

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Why can mountains be seen in a lake?

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The water reflects the mountains.

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Which object reflects light rather than refracts it?

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A mirror reflects light.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What is transmission in terms of light?

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Transmission is when light passes through a material.

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What does it mean if an object is opaque?

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An opaque object does not allow light to pass through.

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What does it mean if an object is translucent?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not clear images.