Lesson 4 Flashcards
Matter that transmits light
Transparent
Transparent
Matter that transmits light
Translucent
Materials transmit light but do not let the light travel straight through
Materials 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
Is the transfer of light energy to matter
Is 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
Is the change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle
Is 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