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Physics Vocab
Science 6 Finals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Translucent | Light passes THROUGH an object but some light is SCATTERED so we CANT CLEARLY SEE THROUGH the object |
| Shadow | An area of NO LIGHT caused by an OBJECT BLOCKING PATH between a light source and the surface |
| Variable | Something that is CHANGED during an experiment |
| Pupil | the opening at the front of the eye that lets the let through |
| Transparent | Light PASSES THROUGH an object and NO LIGHT SCATTERED; CAN CLEARLY see object |
| Reflect | Light BOUNCING OFF at the SAME ANGLE that the light hit the surface |
| Data | Information collected during an experiment |
| Optic Nerve | A nerve that LINKS THE EYE to the BRAIN - carries signals created by the retina |
| Evidence | DATA used to SUPPORT an argument |
| Transmit | Light passing THROUGH an object or substance |
| Absorb | Light CAPTURED by an object or substance |
| Scatter | Light bouncing off a surface at RANDOM ANGLES |