Amplify, Light Waves Ch 1 & 2

Front

What must happen for light to affect a material?

Back

Light must be absorbed.

Front

Can light cause rocks to glow?

Back

Yes. Rocks can take in energy from the light, causing them to glow.

Front

What can light do when it hits a material?

Back

It can be absorbed, transmitted through, or reflected off of the material.

Front

What is light a form of?

Back

Energy.

Front

Does light carry energy that causes materials to change?

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for light being taken in by a material?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What is the term for light passing through a material?

Back

Transmission.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What happens to light when it passes from one medium to another?

Back

It can refract, changing its direction.

Front

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

Back

Refraction.