Front

What do lenses do to light?

Back

Lenses always refract light.

Front

What happens to light when you look through water?

Back

The light is refracted.

Front

What kind of path does light take?

Back

Light travels in a straight line until it hits something or goes through it.

Front

What is another name for light bending?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What does opaque mean?

Back

No light passes through it.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between transparent and translucent?

Back

Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, while translucent materials allow some light to pass through.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is the speed of light?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light.