Light is a visible form of_______ radiation.
electromagnetic
The sun produces _________________ light, which is a combination of all the colors of light.
white
Colors can be separated using a device called a _________________.
prism
A prism uses the property of _________________ which is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
refraction
A _________________ is formed when the sun's light is refracted through droplets of water in the atmosphere.
rainbow
We see objects when light _________________ off of them.
reflects
Blue objects _________________ every color except blue, which is reflected.
absorb
Light can also pass through objects. Objects that allow light to pass through them are _________________.
transparent
Objects that blur light as it passes through are called _________________.
translucent
Objects that block light completely are _________________.
opaque
Opaque objects form _________________ under them when light shines on them.
shadows
The property of light bending as it passes through materials.
refraction
Materials that only partially allow light to pass through blurring the light as it passes.
translucent
Light is a form of ______________ radiation.
electromagnetic
The band of colors in a rainbow.
spectrum
Materials that do not allow light to pass through.
opaque
The space behind an opaque object where light doesn't reach.
shadow
Light travels fastest in a ________________.
vacuum
A glass device that can be used to separate light.
prism
A bundle of light energy.
photon
Materials that allow light to pass through them.
transparent
A form of energy that we can see.
light
The distance between one peak and the next in a wave.
wavelength
The property of light bouncing off of materials.
reflection
A mirror that curves outward.
convex
A mirror that curves inward.
concave
The material through which light travels (like air or water)
medium