Nature of light Flashcards

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What does opaque mean?

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material that allows no light to pass through.

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What does translucent mean?

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allows some light to pass through.

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What does transparent mean?

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allows all light to pass through.

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What does reflection mean?

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when light is shone back to where its coming from.

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What does transmission?

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lights ability to pass through a material.

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What are the properties of light?

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  1. Light travels in straight lines.
  2. Light is energy.
  3. Light can bend.
  4. Light can be reflected.
  5. Light can be absorbed.
  6. Light can be transmitted
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