Vocabulary
Vocabulary Continued
Objects
Properties of Light
Lenses
100
What is a form of energy that moves in waves and helps us see?
Light
100
What does it mean to be transparent?
Allowing ALL light to pass through
100
What is a prism?
An object that splits white light into all the colors of the rainbow. A drop of water is like a tiny prism
100
True or false? Light is a type of energy
True
100
What is a concave lens?
A lens that caves inward in the middle and spreads light apart
200
What is visible light?
Light that our eyes can detect
200
What does it mean to be translucent?
Allowing only SOME light to pass through
200
Give some examples of transparent objects
Windows, clear glass, reading glasses
200
What does a mirror do to light?
It bounces back almost all of the light that hits it.
200
What is a convex lens?
A lens that bulges in the middle and brings light together at a focal point
300
What is reflection?
The bouncing of light off an object
300
What does opaque mean?
Allowing NO light to pass through
300
Give some examples of opaque objects
Whiteboards, books, trees, desks
300
How does light travel?
In waves
300
Which lens makes objects appear larger? Convex or concave?
Convex
400
What is refraction?
The bending of light off an object
400
What is absorption?
The process of taking in light
400
Give examples of translucent objects
wax paper, frosted glass, plastic bottles, sunglasses
400
When are you most likely to see a rainbow outside?
When it is raining in the summer and the sun is out
400
Is this a convex or concave lens?
Convex