Light Energy

Front

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

Back

The light is refracted.

Front

What type of energy does light transfer?

Back

Light transfers radiant energy into transverse waves.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a transparent object?

Back

Car windshield.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves passing a given point in a designated time?

Back

Frequency.

Front

How does light travel differently than sound?

Back

Light does not need a medium to travel through.

Front

What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light to pass through, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.