Lesson 4, Interactions of Light Flashcards
Translucent
Materials that transmit light but does not let light straight through
Transparent
Matter that transmits light
Opaque
Materials that do not let any light through
Absorption
Transfer of light energy to matter
Reflection
Bouncing of light off of a surface
Refraction
Change in direction in a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle
Scattering
Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium
Matter that transmits light
Transparent
Materials that transmit light but does not let light straight through
Translucent
Materials that do not let any light through
Opaque
Transfer of light energy to matter
Absorption
Bouncing of light off of a surface
Reflection
Change in direction in a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle
Refraction
Occurs when light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium
Scattering