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Light Unit - Kuhn
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| radiant energy | the energy in light |
| electromagnetic waves | all radiant waves |
| electromagnetic spectrum | chart used to arrange electromagnetic waves by wavelength |
| opaque | materials that do not allow any light to pass through them |
| translucent | objects that allow light to pass through them without forming a clear image |
| transparent | objects that allow light to pass through and objects to be seen clearly |
| refraction | bending of light |
| reflection | bouncing of light directly back |
| convex | lens that are thicker in the middle than on the sides |
| concave | lens that are thicker on the sides than in the middle |
| focal point | point where light rays converge |