waves and its applications part 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 tranparent substance to another.
4
Q
reflect
A
when light bounces off the surface of a object.
5
Q
absorb
A
when light is taken into an object
6
Q
attract
A
pull towrds
7
Q
prism
A
a block of clear glass or plastic which separates the light passing through it into different colors .
