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Light Chp 4
Vocabulary Lesson 1
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 | reflection 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 |