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Jerrica's Light Vocabulary
My cards about light, color, and sound
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Science
6th Grade
01/18/2006

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Photon
Definition
A bundle of energy that is released when an atom loses some energy.
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Frequency
Definition
The number of waves (crests or troughs) that pass a point in a given amount of time.
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Amplitude
Definition
The distance between the wave's mid-point and its crest or trough.
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Transverse Wave
Definition
A wave in which the crests and troughs move at right angles to the direction of the wave's travel.
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Crest
Definition
The top of a wave.
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Trough
Definition
The bottom of a wave.
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Transparent
Definition
Allows light to pass through easily.
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Translucent
Definition
Allows light to pass through diffusely. Some light goes through, some light is reflected.
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Opaque
Definition
Does not allow light to pass through easily. Reflects most light.
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Refraction
Definition
The bending of light.
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Diffusion
Definition
Allows some light to pass through, some light is reflected.
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Reflection
Definition
Allows most light to pass through, almost no light is bounced.
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Convex Lens
Definition
Used to focus light on a surface.
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Concave Lens
Definition
Used to make objects appear bigger.
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