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Physical Science: 6
Physical Science Lesson 6: Light
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Light: | A form of energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space |
| Reflection: | The bouncing back of light waves off of a surface |
| Refraction: | The bending of light waves as they travel from one surface to another |
| Convex Lens: | A lens that is thicker in the center and thinner at the edges, a shape that bends light inward |
| Concave Lens: | A lens that is thinner in the center and thicker at the edges, a shape that bends light outward |
| Transparent | Material that allows light to pass through so that objects from behind can be seen clearly |
| Translucent | Material that allows some light to pass through but does not allow detailed images to be seen through it |
| Opaque | Material that does not allow you to see through it nor does it allow light or images to pass through it |