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DES Unit 2 Light
Light Voc words
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Science
4th Grade
09/20/2007

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Term
Rainbow
Definition
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet
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Absorption
Definition
The stopping of light when it hits a wall or other opaque object
Term
Reflection
Definition
The bouncing of light off an object
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Refraction
Definition
The bending of the path of light when it moves from one kond of matter to another
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Opaque
Definition
Refecting or absorbing all light; no light can be seen EXAMPLE: wooden door
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Transparent
Definition
Allows most light to pass through; clear image can be seen EXAMPLE: clear glass
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Translucent
Definition
Allowing some light to pass through; blurry imae can be seen EXAMPLE: fogged window
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Prism
Definition
A solid object that bends light; not a lens
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White Light
Definition
All the colors of light together
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