The Eye
The part of the eye (a hole) that lets light in
pupil
This color light wave has the least amount of energy.
red
What is the measurement we use to record light?
lux
This color absorbs the most light.
Black
Are men of women more likely to be color blind?
men
Part of the eye that sends the message to the brain.
Optic Nerve
White light is made up of....
Many different colors
What material transmitted the most light?
glass
This color reflects the most light.
white
True or False - it is impossible to sneeze with you eyes open.
The muscles that controls the retina.
ciliary muscles
Who was the scientist that discovered that white light was made up of many different colors.
Isaac Newton
What material reflected the most light?
mirror
A red apple absorb all colors accept _______.
red
The average person blinks ______ times a minute.
15-20
Part of the eye that focusses light to the retina and refracts the light coming in.
lens
What type of electromagnetic radiation (light waves) are impossible for the human eye to see - list at least 3.
gamma, UV, radio, microwave, infrared, x-ray
What material reflected and transmitted right in the middle of the number lines?
1 way or 2 way mirror
What color sun would be the hottest - yellow, red or blue?
blue
The lifespan of the average eyelash is ____ months.
5
The colored part of the eye.
iris
When you look at an object - what are you REALLY seeing.
Light reflecting off that object
When you put a straw in a cup of water it appears bent. This in an example of ______________________.
refraction
The colors you see from the Northern Lights are ____________ reacting with the sun particles.
gasses in the atmosphere
Ommatophobia is the fear of _________.
eyes