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TEKS 5.6C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lens | A clear piece of curved glass or plastic that bends passing light to focus or spread the light rays |
| Reflection | The bouncing of energy waves off the surface of an object |
| Refraction | The bending or redirection of energy waves as they pass from one substance to another |
| Transmit | To pass on from one to another |
| Absorb | To soak up or take in |
| Transparent | Allowing light to pass through |
| Opaque | Not able to be seen through |
| Translucent | Allowing some light, but not detailed images, to pass through |
| Medium | a substance or carrier of |