Interactions Of Light Flashcards
Matter that transmit light.
Transparent
Transparent
Matter that transmit light.
Translucent
Materials that transmit light but do not let the light travel straight through.
Materials that transmit light but do not let the light travel straight through.
Translucent
Opaque
Materials do not let any light pass through them.
Materials do not let any light pass through them.
Opaque
Absorption
The transfer of light energy to matter.
The transfer of light energy to matter.
Absorption
Reflection
The bouncing of light off a surface
The bouncing of light off a surface
Reflection
Refraction
The change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle.
The change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle.
Refraction
Scattering
Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium.
Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium
Scattering
