Light and Reflection Flashcard

Front

Why do objects appear the color that they do?

Back

Because they absorb all colors except the color they appear.

Front

Does the rose reflect or absorb red?

Back

Reflect.

Front

What color does a leaf appear to be and why?

Back

Green, because it reflects green light.

Front

What happens when light hits a black object?

Back

It absorbs all colors.

Front

What colors are being absorbed?

Back

Red, orange, yellow.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off an object.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when an object takes in light and does not reflect it.

Front

What color does a white object reflect?

Back

All colors of light.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is the color of an object that absorbs all colors except blue?

Back

Blue.