Light Waves Vocabulary

Front

What is the major source of light?

Back

The Sun is the major source of light.

Front

What happens to your pupils in bright light?

Back

Your pupils get smaller.

Front

What is produced by vibrating objects through air?

Back

Sound is produced by vibrating objects through air.

Front

What happens to the sound when the wavelength is shorter?

Back

The sound is higher.

Front

What do we call light that can completely pass through an object?

Back

Transparent light can completely pass through an object.

Front

What is the term for light that partially passes through an object?

Back

Translucent light partially passes through an object.

Front

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

Back

Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.