Lesson 4, Interactions of Light Flashcards

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Translucent

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Materials that transmit light but does not let light straight through

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Transparent

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Matter that transmits light

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Opaque

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Materials that do not let any light through

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Absorption

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Transfer of light energy to matter

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Reflection

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Bouncing of light off of a surface

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Refraction

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Change in direction in a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle

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Scattering

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Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium

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Matter that transmits light

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Transparent

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Materials that transmit light but does not let light straight through

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Translucent

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Materials that do not let any light through

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Opaque

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Transfer of light energy to matter

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Absorption

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Bouncing of light off of a surface

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Reflection

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Change in direction in a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle

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Refraction

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Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium

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Scattering

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