Light and Color

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What do you call the bouncing off of light rays from the surface of an object such as a mirror?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the range of frequencies that includes radio waves, visible light, and gamma rays?

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What wavelength of light is reflected from a red shirt?

Back

Red

Front

What is it called when a filter only allows light waves to vibrate in one plane?

Back

Polarization

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light spreads out after passing through a narrow opening?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the term for the colors that make up white light?

Back

Visible Spectrum

Front

What is the process by which light is absorbed and re-emitted by an object?

Back

Transmission

Front

What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

Back

Angle of Incidence