Light Waves

bending of light that happens when light travels through different mediums (substances)

• reflection

• refraction

• diffusion

When light bounces off an object- If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface.

• reflection

• refraction

• diffusion

Objects that allow ALL light to pass through

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

Objects that allow SOME light to pass through

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

Objects that allow NO light to pass through

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

The light we can see. 

• visible
• gamma
• ultraviolet

Can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space. 

• sound
• light

Makes you get sunburn. 

• x-ray
• visible
• ultraviolet

When light shines through a prism it creates a ________________

• colors
• ROY G. BIV
• spectrum
• electromagnetic wave

What is reflection in simple terms?

• Soaks up light
• Passes through
• light bounces off