Light Waves

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the highest point of a light wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between one wave and the next in a light wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

True or False: Light can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space.

Back

True

Front

Which type of light wave can cause sunburns or even skin cancer?

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

What is the term for the process of light being absorbed by a material?

Back

Absorption

Front

What is the term for the passing of light through a material?

Back

Transmission

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a light wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of light wave is visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible light