Physics: Light Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the Function Of the Iris?
Contracts or relaxes to let light in
What is the function of the Cornea?
Refracts light rays
What is the function of the Pupil?
A Hole that lets light rays into the eye
What is the function of the Retina?
Takes Light and changes it into signals
What is the function of the Optical Nerve?
Carries signals to brain
What does Red and Green Make?
Yellow
What does Green and Blue make?
Cyan
What does Red and Blue Make?
Magenta
What does Red, Green and Blue Make?
White
What Happens when a Lens gets thicker?
The focal length gets shorter
What Are the 7 Colours of white Light?
Roy, G, BIV
How many colours make white light?
7
What is Refraction?
When light changes speed when it enters or exits a medium
What is the Law of Reflection?
Where the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
Why is a concave reflector used in tv dishes?
If reflects all light rays to the focal point making a stronger signal