5.8C Light Test

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What happens when light passes through a medium?

Back

Light transmits through the medium.

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What do we call materials that allow some light to pass through?

Back

Translucent materials allow some light to pass through.

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What is it called when light is absorbed by an object?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by an object.

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Why does a shadow have the same shape as the object creating it?

Back

Because light travels in a straight line.

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What do we call materials that allow no light to pass through?

Back

Opaque materials allow no light to pass through.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light to pass through.

Front

Can light bend?

Back

Yes, light can bend when it passes through different mediums.

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What is an example of a transparent material?

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Glass is an example of a transparent material.