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Grade 4 E-4 Sci. Def
Chapter 4 Light
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |