Light and Optics Almost There

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Transverse

Front

What property allows a shiny metal surface to form reflections?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the path of light appearing to extend behind a plane mirror called?

Back

Virtual ray

Front

What type of lens has a positive focal length?

Back

Convex

Front

What does F represent when all rays meet at this point?

Back

Focal point

Front

What is the definition of refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the definition of diffraction?

Back

The bending of waves around obstacles and openings.

Front

What is the difference between real and virtual images?

Back

Real images can be projected on a screen, while virtual images cannot.

Front

What is the focal length of a lens?

Back

The distance from the lens to the focal point.

Front

What is the center of curvature in optics?

Back

The center of the sphere from which a lens or mirror is made.