Lesson 4 Vocab Flashcards
Matter that transmits light.
Transparent
Transparent
Matter that transmits light.
Translucent
Do not let the light travel straight through.
Do not let the light travel straight through.
Translucent
Opaque
Materials that do not let any light pass through them.
Materials that do not let any light pass through them.
Opaque
Absorption
Transfer of light energy to matter.
Transfer of light energy to matter.
Abroption
Reflection
Bouncing of light on a surface.
Bouncing of light on a surface.
Reflection
Refraction
Change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium into another at an angle .
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