Casteel SOL 5.6 Light

Front

What can light waves move through that sound waves cannot?

Back

Space

Front

What is the main source of light on Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What happens to light when it passes through water?

Back

It is refracted at an angle.

Front

What do we call an object that allows some light to pass through?

Back

Translucent

Front

Which of the following is transparent?

Back

Clean water

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque

Front

What is the term for materials that allow all light to pass through?

Back

Transparent

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.