Light Waves

Front

What is the bending of light that happens when light travels through different mediums?

Back

Refraction

Front

What do you call objects that allow SOME light to pass through?

Back

Translucent

Front

What term describes a shape that is hollowed or rounded inward?

Back

Concave

Front

What type of wave moves parallel or back and forth to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What do you call objects that allow ALL light to pass through?

Back

Transparent

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the name of the wave that moves perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the medium through which light travels?

Back

Vacuum or any transparent material

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light spreads out after passing through a narrow opening?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What do you call the angle between the incident ray and the normal line at the point of incidence?

Back

Angle of incidence