10.5 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Luminous
A
Releasing its own light
2
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Incandescent
A
Describes objects that emit light when they are hot
3
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Bioluminescent
A
Describes living things that release light energy
4
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Non luminous
A
Describes objects that do not emit their own light but can reflect light
5
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Scattered
A
Describes light sent in many directions by small partcals with in
6
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Dispersion
A
Separation of colours that make up white light
7
Q
Radio waves
A
Low energy electromagnetic waves with much lower frequency
8
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X rays
A
Energy electromagnetic waves can be transmitted through and provide information in there structure
