Light

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

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Reflection

Front

What do we call an object that does not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque object

Front

What is an example of a translucent object?

Back

Stained glass

Front

Light energy that can be seen by the human eye is called _____________ light.

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Visible light

Front

In what form does light travel?

Back

Transverse Waves

Front

What is the term for light bending as it passes through different materials?

Back

Refraction

Front

What type of object allows most light to pass through?

Back

Transparent object

Front

What is the difference between opaque and translucent objects?

Back

Opaque objects block all light; translucent objects allow some light to pass through.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects off the surface.