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Behavior of Light
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reflection | Light bounces off material's surface |
| Absorption | Light enters material and changes into heat |
| Transmission | Light passes through material |
| Scattering | Random reflection |
| White Material | Reflects all colors |
| Black Material | Absorbs all colors |
| Optical Filter | Only allow light of certain wavelengths to pass through |
| Polarizing Filter | Only allow light waves oscillating in the same direction to pass through |
| Pigments | Only reflect certain wavelengths of light and absorb all others |