Properties of Visible Light

Front

What three things may happen to light that strikes an object?

Back

The light may be reflected, transmitted or absorbed.

Front

Unlike sound, light waves travel in ___________ paths called rays.

Back

straight

Front

Light travels in _________.

Back

waves.

Front

A cut piece of clear glass or plastic in the form of a triangle or other geometric shape is called a __________.

Back

Prism.

Front

What happens when light hits a dark object?

Back

It absorbs it.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is transmission in the context of light?

Back

Transmission is when light passes through an object.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

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.