Unit 5 Lesson 4: Interactions Of Light Flashcards
Translucent
Materials transmit light but do not let the light travel straight through
Transparent
Matter that transmits light
It’s Materials transmit light but do not let the light travel straight through
Translucent
When it’s Matter transmits light
Transparent
Materials that do not let any light pass through them
Opaque
Opaque
Materials that do not let any light pass through them
Absorption
Is the transfer of light energy to matter
Is the transfer of light energy to matter
Absorption
Reflection
The bouncing of light off a surface
The bouncing of light off a surface
Reflection
Refraction
The change in direction of a wave as it passes into one medium into another angle
It is The change in direction of a wave as it passes into one medium into another angle
Refraction
Scattering
When light is sent in many directions as it passes through the medium
Occurs When light is sent in many directions as it passes through the medium
Scattering
