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Malstrom Light/Color
7th Grade Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transparent | Objects can be seen clearly through this type of matter |
| Translucent | Objects appear fuzzy-light does not travel straight through this type of matter |
| Opaque | No light passes through. Objects reflect and/or absorb light |
| Absorption | The transfer of light energy to matter |
| Reflection | Light bounces off the surface |
| Refraction | Light bends or changes direction as it moves from one form of matter to another |
| Scattering | Light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium |