1-7-25 Flashcards
convex lens
“Hint” oppisite of concave lens
A transparent lens that is thick in the middle and thinner at the edges
concave lens
“Hint” oppisite of convex lens
A transparent lens that has at least 1 surface that curves inward
transmit
To move through
medium
A solid liquid or gas material
refraction
The bending of light as it moves through different mediums
prism
A three-dimensional piece of glass that separates white light into a spectrum
absorb
to soak up or take in
translucent material
A material that allows light to pass through, but objects on the other side are not clearly
lens
a curved piece of glass which causes images to appear closer or farther
opaque material
A material that does not allow light to pass through
reflection
The bouncing of light off of a surface
transparent material
A material that allows light to pass through it so you can see through the other side
light energy
The energy of photons that travel in straight lines in waves
