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Light and Thermal Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Translucent | allow some light to pass through (think wax paper) |
| Reflector | a flat, smooth, shiny, and opaque object |
| Opaque | does NOT allow light to pass through, like a desk |
| Transparent | allows all light to pass through, like a window |
| Conductor | allows energy to pass through easly |
| Light Energy | energy that travles in the form of straight lines |
| Thermal Energy | energy that comes from heat (atoms begin to move quicker when heated) |
| Insulator | an object that slows or stop the flow of energy |