Light Vocab
A type of energy that people can see
Light
A flashlight is what type of light?
Artificial
A type of Energy that people can see.
Light
What is it called when light bends off an object?
Refraction.
What is the main source of light on earth?
A material that lets light through but is clear
Translucent
when do you see the color white?
When all the color light waves are reflected
What is an object light can travel through?
Window, plastic wrap, water
Can some plants and animals create their own light energy?
Yes, this is called bioluminesence.
Is light created by electricity natural light energy or artificial?
Artificial light energy.
Objects that completely block light are called
Opaque
When do we see the color black?
When all the color light waves are absorbed
What type of light source is the sun?
Natural
To make a shadow appear bigger do you move the light source closer or further away from the object?
Closer.
Can you name a source of light energy that is artificial?
Lightbulb, headlights, lighter etc.
This is when light bounces off an object.
Reflection
How do you create a shadow?
An object must block a light source.
How does a light wave travel?
In a straight line called a ray.
What happens with light bounces off a surface?
Reflection
Name the natural source of light energy found in some plants and animals or give an example (an animal or plant).
Bioluminescence. Jellyfish or fireflys.
when light changes direction, as it moves from one material to another
Refraction
How long does it take the sunlight to reach the earth?
8 minutes
What happens during light dispersion? (Think, what happened when light shined on the CD)
A rainbow is created.
What natural object can block sunlight?
Trees
Sound Energy is created by these
Vibrations