Light Flashcards

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1
Q

How does light get to us

A

In electromagnetic waves

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2
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What are two properties of light

A

It travels at 300,000,000 m/s

It travels in straight lines

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3
Q

When do we see an object

A

When light reflects from the object and enters our eyes

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4
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What is an luminous object

A

A light source (sun,lightbulb,fire)

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5
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What is an non luminous object

A

Pen
Wall
Book

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6
Q

How can light move

A

It can be absorbed
reflected
Transmitted

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7
Q

What are the types of material

A

Transparent
Translucent
Opaque

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8
Q

What is a normal

A

A line drawn at a right angle to the boundary point

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9
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What is an incident Ray

A

Is the incoming light

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10
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What is the angle of incidence

A

The angle between the incessant Ray and the normal

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11
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Define the reflected Ray

A

The light reflected off the surface

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12
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What does the law of reflection state

A

Angle of incidence = angle of reflection

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13
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What is regular reflection

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Produces a clear image on the surface of an object

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14
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Wash is diffuse reflection

A

Doesn’t form any image on the surface

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15
Q

What happens with regular reflection

A

Light rays reflect off a smooth surface

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16
Q

What happens with diffuse reflection

A

Light rays reflect off a rough surface

17
Q

What is lateral inversion

A

When the image is reversed sideways so the right side appears to be the left side

18
Q

What are five properties of mirror image

A
Virtual
Laterally inverted
Upright
Same size
Image appears the same
19
Q

Where do we get the most light from

A

The sun