is an object that separates white light into bands of colored light.

electromagnetic spectrum

is the range of waves that make up light.

is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.

is the term for any wave that hits surface and bounces off.

it allows light to pass through.

material scatter light in all different directions.

materials block light completely.

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Term	Definition
prism	is an object that separates white light into bands of colored light.
electromagnetic spectrum	is the range of waves that make up light.
refraction	is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.
reflection	is the term for any wave that hits surface and bounces off.
Transparent	it allows light to pass through.
Translucent	material scatter light in all different directions.
opaque	materials block light completely.