Light Energy and Wave Properties

Front

What happens to white light when it passes through a prism?

Back

The prism separates the different colors of light that make up white light.

Front

What type of wave are light waves?

Back

Light waves are a type of transverse wave that do not need a medium to travel through.

Front

Why do different objects appear in different colors?

Back

Different objects reflect or emit light of different frequencies.

Front

What is an example of light energy being transformed into thermal energy?

Back

Sunlight hitting black pavement.

Front

Why do many leaves appear green?

Back

Leaves reflect green light.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The visible spectrum is the range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye, typically from about 400 to 700 nanometers.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.