Lesson 4- Interactions Of Light Flashcards
Translucent
Material that transmits light but doesn’t let the light travel straight through
Transparent
Materials that transmits light
Opaque
Object that doesn’t let any light through
Absorption
The transfer of light energy to matter
Reflection
The bouncing of light off a surface
Refraction
The change in direction of 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
Materials that transmits light
Transparent
Material that transmits light but doesn’t let the light travel straight through
Transluctant
Object that doesn’t let any light through
Opaque
The transfer of light energy to matter
Absorption
The bouncing of light off a surface
Reflection
The change in direction of 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