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Term | Definition |
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reflection | The bouncing of light off an object. |
refraction | The bending of the path of light when it moves from one kind of matter to another. |
absorption | The stopping of light when it hits a wall or other opaque object. |
opaque | Reflecting or absorbing all light; No image can be seen. |
translucent | Allowing some light to pass through; Blurry image can be seen. |
transparent | Allows most light to pass through; Clear image can be seen. |
prism | A solid object that bends light; Not a lens. |
visible spectrum | The range of light energy that people can see. |