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Betenson - Light
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| wavelength | The distance between two identical points on a wave |
| crest | The highest point of the wave |
| trough | The lowest point of the wave |
| reflection | When a light ray hits a surface and bounces off |
| refraction | When light bends as it passes from one transparent substance into another |
| transparent | An object that is clear and light can pass through it is |
| translucent | An object that is cloudy and only allows part of the light to pass through |
| opaque | An object that light cannot pass through |
| visible light spectrum | Light that can be seen by the human eye |