Light Waves

Front

What is the intensity of light as it looks to the observer?

Back

Brightness

Front

What do we call the property of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen?

Back

Transparent

Front

What is it called when an energy wave is soaked or taken in?

Back

Absorbed

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What do we call the bending of energy waves (changing direction and speed) as they pass from one type of object to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the process called when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to allow light to pass through it?

Back

Transmittance

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light changes speed as it enters a different medium?

Back

Refraction

Front

What do we call the measure of how much light is reflected by a surface?

Back

Reflectivity

Front

What is the term for the amount of light that passes through a material?

Back

Transmittance