Science 2.9-2.13 Flashcards
1
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Giving off light energy
A
Luminous
2
Q
The highest point of a wave
A
Crest
3
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The lowest point of a wave
A
Trough
4
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The measure of a wave’s strength, measured from its height to its resting position
A
Amplitude
5
Q
Gives off light energy
A
Luminous
6
Q
The measure of a wave’s strength
A
Amplitude
7
Q
To allow waves to pass through
A
Transmit
8
Q
Allowing no light to pass through
A
Opaque
9
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A dark area or shape cast by an opaque object
A
Shadow
10
Q
To throw back light, changing its direction
A
Reflect
11
Q
Allowing light to pass straight through
A
Transparent
12
Q
Allowing light through but scattering it so objects cannot be seen clearly
A
Translucent
13
Q
______ materials block light.
A
Opaque
14
Q
______ materials transmit light
A
Transparent
15
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______ materials both block and transmit light, scattering it.
A
Translucent
