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Light Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Light | Energy from the electromagnetic spectrum that we can see |
| Emit | To give off. Ex. Give off light or sound |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum | The entire range of electromagnetic waves |
| ROYGBIV | The colors that make up the light spectrum |
| Ultra Violet Waves | Electromagnetic waves that are shorter than those of violet and that can be harmful |
| Radiation | Energy that is sent out in waves |
| Transparent | Material that lets light pass through easily |
| Translucent | Material that allows some light to pass through |
| Opaque | Material that does not allow light to pass through |
| Medium | The matter that light, or other types of energy, has to pass through |
| Reflect | To bounce back |
| Refract | To allow to pass through and bend or change direction |
| Absorb | To take in |
| Transmit | To pass through from one thing to another |
| Concave Lens | A lens that curves in |
| Convex Lens | A lens that curves outward |