Light

Front

What do smooth surfaces do to light?

Back

Smooth surfaces reflect a lot of light.

Front

What does the investigation show about light?

Back

Light travels in a straight line.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

In reflection, the light does not go through; in refraction, it does go through.

Front

If you are wearing a yellow shirt, what happens to the light that strikes it?

Back

Yellow is reflected; everything else is absorbed.

Front

What do objects do to create shadows?

Back

Objects block light.

Front

What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

Front

What is reflection?

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 absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected.

Front

What is a transparent object?

Back

A transparent object allows light to pass through it.