Lesson 4- Interactions Of Light Flashcards

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Translucent

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Material that transmits light but doesn’t let the light travel straight through

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Transparent

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Materials that transmits light

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Opaque

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Object that doesn’t let any light through

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Absorption

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The transfer of light energy to matter

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Reflection

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The bouncing of light off a surface

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Refraction

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The change in direction of 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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Materials that transmits light

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Transparent

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Material that transmits light but doesn’t let the light travel straight through

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Transluctant

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Object that doesn’t let any light through

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Opaque

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The transfer of light energy to matter

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Absorption

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The bouncing of light off a surface

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Reflection

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The change in direction of 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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