Light On The Move Flashcards
1
Q
Vacuum
A
A completely empty list
2
Q
Rays
A
A narrow beam of light
3
Q
Transparent
A
A material that light can travel through without scattering
4
Q
Transmitted
A
To pass through a substance
5
Q
Reflected
A
To bounce off a surface instead of passing through
6
Q
Absorbed
A
To soak up or to take in light
7
Q
Translucent
A
Material that lets through light but scatters it
8
Q
Angle of incidence
A
The angle between an incoming light ray and the normal
9
Q
Angle of reflection
A
The angle between the ray of light leaving a mirror
10
Q
Diffuse reflection
A
The light reflected by most opaque materials is scattered. It happens when the surface of the material is rough.
