waves and its applications 1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
light
A
light comes from things like the sun,light bulbs and candles. it bounces off things and allows us to see.
2
Q
light source
A
the place from which the light originates
3
Q
refract
A
the bending of light or other waves when they pass from one transparent substance to another.
4
Q
reflect/reflection
A
when light bounces off the surface of an object
5
Q
absorb/absorption
A
when light is taken into an object . it makes it warmer
6
Q
attract
A
pull towards
7
Q
prism
A
a block of clear glass or plastic
