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Light
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colors | parts of light that are reflected from an object |
| Concave | thinner in the middle than at the edges |
| Convex | thicker in the middle than at the edges |
| Diffraction | the bending and spreading of waves as they move around a barrier or through an opening |
| Lens | a piece of glass or other clear material with curved sides |
| Light | energy that we can see |
| Opaque | cannot see through an object at all |
| Prism | a clear object that reflects light as the light moves through |
| Rainbow | shows the colors of white light |
| Reflection | when light bounces off a medium |
| Refraction | light moves through an object and bends |
| Spectrum | range of colors in light |
| Translucent | can see through an object but not clearly |
| Transparent | can see through an object clearly |