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Science chpt.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reflection | The bouncing of light off and 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. |
| prims | A solid object that bends light;not lens. |
| visible spectrum | The range of light energy that people can see. |