Unit 10: Light

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What accounts for differences between EM waves such as radio waves and x-rays?
Back
Differences in frequency and wavelength.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Light contains properties of both waves and particles.
Back
True.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is polarization of light?
Back
Polarization is the orientation of the oscillations of light waves in a particular direction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the angle of incidence?
Back
The angle between the incident ray and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between translucent, transparent, and opaque materials?
Back
Translucent materials allow some light to pass through, transparent materials allow all light to pass through, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?
Back
It bounces back according to the law of reflection.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the law of reflection?
Back
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
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