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One form of energy that travels in electromagnetic waves. This energy is both magnetic and electrical
Light
What happens when light hits an object and bounces in many directions at the same time.
We are able to see the object.
cloth lamp shade
translucent - some light passes through.
frosted window
translucent - some light passes through
tinted windows on a car
transparent - you can see through the window.
Only small portion of EM waves called...
When light hits this, the light waves bounce directly back to your eyes.
Mirror -- this movement allows you to see yourself.
shades / sunglasses
transparent - you can see through them
wax paper
translucent
The main source of light on Earth
the sun
Light will always be __________ by a surface at the same angle at which it hits the surface.
reflected
When light bends. This is called.
to refract ~or~ refraction
Light always travel in a...
straight line
When light passes from one medium into another, it changes...
direction slightly.
Objects that we see get their color from the light they...
reflect
A green object looks green because it absorbs all other colors but _________ green.
reflect
Light that passes through matter.
transmission
__________ light energy is converted into some other form, such as thermal or heat energy.
Absorbed light energy is converted into some other form, such as __________.
thermal or heat energy
Visible light is made up of __________.
different colors
You and your friends are playing Marco Polo in the pool. You look into the water and you are unable to see yourself. Why?
In order for water to see your reflection in water, the water must be still (not moving).