Optics 1 (what is light) Flashcards
1
Q
what is light?
A
type of energy that doesn’t require a medium travel
2
Q
when light strikes a surface:
A
it can
1. reflect
2. be absorbed
3. refract
3
Q
seven types of light
A
radio waves
microwaves
infrared
visible
ultra violet
x-ray
gamma
4
Q
Newton’s Colours
A
red
orange
yellow
green
blue
indigo
violet
