Waves and applications pt 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Light
A
Light comes from things like the sun, light bulbs and candles. It bounces off of things and allows us to see
2
Q
Light source
A
The place from which light originates
3
Q
Refract
A
The bending of light or other waves when they pass from one transparent subject to another
4
Q
Reflect / Reflection
A
When light bounces off of the surface of an object
5
Q
Absorb / Absorption
A
When light is taken into an object. it makes it warmer.
6
Q
Attract
A
Pull towards
7
Q
Prism
A
A block of clear glass or plastic which separates the light passing through it into different colors
