Light Energy Flashcard

Front

Sunglasses, notebook paper, and lampshades are examples of __________ objects.

Back

Translucent objects allow some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through them.

Front

Light is a form of __________.

Back

Energy.

Front

When light can easily pass through an object, we say that that object is __________.

Back

Transparent.

Front

The angle of reflection is __________ degrees.

Back

45 degrees.

Front

Cardboard, wood, and books are some examples of __________ objects.

Back

Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them.

Front

What is the definition of translucent?

Back

Translucent materials allow some light to pass through but scatter it, making objects on the other side appear blurry.

Front

What is the definition of transparent?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through without scattering, enabling clear visibility of objects behind them.

Front

What is the definition of opaque?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through, making them completely block visibility.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.