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Light

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Light Ray A straight beam of light as it travels out from its source
Medium A solid, liquid or gas in which light can travel through
Transmission The passage of light through an object or medium
Transparent Material that allows NEARLY ALL light to pass through
Translucent Material that only allows SOME light to pass through
Opaque Material that allows NO light to pass through
Shadow A rough or dark image cast due to light or illumination being blocked by the object.
Reflection The bouncing back of light off a surface
Mirror A small, shiny, flat surface that reflects light showing us a mirror image
Refraction The bending of light as it enters a new medium (solid, liquid, or gas). The image can appear distorted, bent, or in a new location.
Absorption To take in. When any energy is absorbed it is transformed into heat.
Color A property of an object that reflects light of a certain wavelength
Prism A medium that changes, refracts, or colors whatever is viewed through it
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