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light and optics vocab
light and optics vocab for 7th grade
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7th Grade
09/11/2012

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Luminous
Definition
An object that gives off light
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Non-luminous
Definition
an object that does not give off light
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Transparent
Definition
materials in which light can pass through
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Opaque
Definition
materials where no light can pass through
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Translucent
Definition
materials that let a little light through but not a clear view
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Law of Reflection
Definition
states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
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refraction
Definition
when light rays change direction/ bend when they go from air to water
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Convex
Definition
lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges and is curved out
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concave
Definition
lens that is thicker at the edges than at the center and is curved in/caved in
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Visible Spectrum
Definition
the band of colors you see when white light is refracted
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Primary Colors of Light
Definition
is Red blue and green and can be mixed to make all colors of light
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Mirrors__________
Definition
reflect light
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red + green light=
Definition
yellow light
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Prisms____________
Definition
refract white light
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convex lenses_____________concave lenses________
Definition
convex lenses curve out concave lenses curve in
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infrared rays
Definition
the rays we feel as heat
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