waves and its applications part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
light
A
light comes from things like the sun light bulbs and candles it bounces off of the things and 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
ray 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 or mirror.
8
Q
absorption
A
the process of taking in something such as light energy.
