What will light do in the following 3 situations? Created by KBuckner for Fried or Slide PBL 2010
Dec 17, 2015
What will light do in the following 3 situations?
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Light travels in a straight line
But when it hits an object it can do 1 of 3 things….it can
1) be reflected
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Light travels in a straight line
But when it hits an object it can
2) be transmitted(pass through)
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Light travels in a straight line
But when it hits an object it can
3) be absorbed
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Absorption
Absorption is the disappearance of an EM wave into the medium
Absorption can cast shadows
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The 3 ways that light behaves
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Light waves interact with materials
Light can be reflected, transmitted, or
absorbed…but why?
It depends on whether the object is transparent, translucent or opaque
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Translucent Translucent materials
transmit some light but cause it to spread in all directions
You can see light through these materials but not clearly
Lampshades, frosted glass, sheer fabrics, notebook paper
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OPAQUE
Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through them
Construction paper,
Trees, Animals
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LET’S REVIEW
TRANSPARENT
TRANSLUCENT
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This flask is ….
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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This lamp shade is…
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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This vase is ….
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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Aluminum Foil is…
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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Saran Wrap is ….
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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Wax paper is….
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These bulbs are ….
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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This rock is….
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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The water in the fish tank is …..
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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Tissues are…
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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Notebook Paper is…
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
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