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Flashcards from Feb 14-28
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Refraction | The bending of light rays as they move from one place to another. |
| Prism | A glass bar that separates white light into the colors of the rainbow. |
| Lens | A curved piece of clear glass or plastic that bends light rays. |
| Light | A form of energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space where there is no air. |
| Opaque | Materials that light cannot pass through. |
| Absorption | The process of soaking up liquid, heat, or light. |
| Transparent | Materials that allow light to pass through but will come out blurry. |
| Translucent | A substance that is clear like glass and lets light through and can be seen clearly. |
| Spectrum | The range of colors that is reveled when light shines through a prism or through drops of water. |
| Reflection | The bouncing back of light rays from the surface. |