how do we see things? 6.2 Flashcards

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1
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if light is given out by an object then it is…

A

OMITTED

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2
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If light passes through an object it is…

A

Transmitted

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3
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If light stays inside an object it is ….

A

ABSORBED

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4
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how can you measure light intensity?

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By using a light meter

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5
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What is the unit used to measure light?

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We use lux.

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6
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what is the light level at midday?

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about 20,000 LUX

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7
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what is it called when an object does not give out light?

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we call the object non-luminous

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8
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how do we see things?

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light is reflected off them and into our eyes.

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9
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what part of the eye does what?

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PCLRC

P-the light enters through the PUPIL
C- light focuses in da CORNEA (transparent outer layer of eye)
L- cornea is helped by LENS (small sack of jelly like material)
R- Image is formed in the back of the eye by the RETINA
C- light sensitive cells called RODS and CONES that absorb light.

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10
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what do rods and cones do?

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They convert the light into signals that they then send to the brain along the optic nerve.

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11
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is Talha smart?

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yes. absolutely. most defiantly.

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