waves and its applications 2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
light
A
light comes from things like the sun,light bulbs and candles
2
Q
light source
A
the place from which it 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 by
7
Q
reflection
A
the return of light or sound waves from the surface,the production of an image in a mirror
8
Q
absorb
A
the process of taking in something such as light
