Waves and their applications 2 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
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 in a mirror.
8
Q
Absorption/Absorb
A
The process of taking in something, such as light energy.
