Light & Matter Vocab

Front

What does it mean if a material is translucent?

Back

A translucent material allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it.

Front

What is the definition of an opaque material?

Back

An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through.

Front

What is the definition of a transparent material?

Back

A transparent material allows all light to pass through, enabling clear visibility.

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

The dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment.

Front

What does it mean to transmit light?

Back

To transmit light means that light passes through a material.

Front

Give an example of a translucent material.

Back

A car window is an example of a translucent material.

Front

Give an example of an opaque material.

Back

A brick wall is an example of an opaque material.

Front

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

Light cannot pass through an opaque object; it is either absorbed or reflected.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow clear visibility through them, while translucent materials allow some light but not clear visibility.

Front

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.