waves and its applications #2 Flashcards
1
Q
light
A
light comes from things like the sun,light bulbs and candles. It bounces off of things it allows us to see.
2
Q
light source
A
the place from which light originates
3
Q
light path
A
the trajectory that light takes as it travels.
4
Q
Rays
A
Rays is a beam of light
5
Q
medium
A
a substance that moves energy,light or sound waves from one place to another.
6
Q
refraction
A
the bending of light or other waves when they pass from one transparent substance to another
7
Q
reflection/reflect
A
the return of light or sound waves from a surface,the production of an image in a mirror.
8
Q
absorption/absorb
A
the process of taking in something, such as light energy.
