Light Waves Formative 3.27A

Front

Why does a car appear red under white light?

Back

The car is reflecting only the red light while absorbing the blue and green.

Front

Opaque objects ___________ light. This means that they do not let light pass through.

Back

Absorb

Front

Water can _______ light. This occurs because when light enters into a new material such as water or glass it slows down and bends.

Back

Refract

Front

Why does an orange appear orange in color?

Back

Because it absorbs all other colors and reflects orange.

Front

A black shirt will heat up more quickly than a white shirt because the black shirt will ______ more light.

Back

Absorb

Front

What is the definition of light transmission?

Back

The process of light passing through a material.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?

Back

It bounces back, which is known as reflection.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material, while reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What color does a green object appear under white light?

Back

It appears green because it reflects green light and absorbs other colors.