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Vocab 19
Term | Definition |
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Concave Lens | a lens that is thinner in the center and thicker at the edges, a shape that bends light outward |
Convex Lens | a lens that is thicker in the center and thinner at the edges, a shape that bends light inward |
Focal point | a point where light rays come together after passing through a lens |
Lens | a curved piece of clear glass or plastic that bends light rays |
Reflection | the bouncing back of light rays from a surface |
Refraction | the bending of light rays as they move from one material into another |
Prism | a glass bar that separates white light into the colors of the rainbow |
Visible light | electromagnetic waves that you can see; includes all colors of the rainbow |
Pitch | a quality determined by speed of vibrations of sound waves |
Volume | the loudness of a sound |