Light Flashcards
1
Q
definition of refraction
A
Change in direction of a wave from one medium to another caused by it’s change in speed
2
Q
Red filter in front of white light
A
only the color red gets reflected off the surfaces, All others are absorbed
3
Q
Reflection
A
change in direction of light or in a wavefront when it bounces of a surface
4
Q
how does light travel
A
in straight lines
5
Q
what is equal to the angle of incidence?
A
Angle of reflection
6
Q
what allows no light through?
A
Opaque objects
7
Q
Translucent objects
A
allows some light through
8
Q
transparent objects
A
allow all light to pass through
9
Q
white light
A
contains all colors of light
10
Q
no light reflected off
A
black
