1. Dictionary Definition 3 Examples NO Pictures Explain in your own words
Vocabulary Matrix - Waves 5.4 Light Waves Name: ______________________________
Term
Dictionary Definition
3 Examples
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Explain in your own words
Use correctly in a science related sentence
Visible Light Waves
The visible waves of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Light Reflection
Bouncing back of a light ray after hitting any surface.
Light refraction
The bending of light as it passes from one substance to another.
Light Absorption
The absorption of light occurs when a ray of light strikes a surface and energy is transferred to the surface material.
Light Diffraction
the slight bending of light as it passes around the edge of an object.
Light Transmission
When light moves through a transparent (or semi-transparent) material
Electromagnetic Waves
A wave that does not require a medium through which to travel

2. Give examples of each of the vocabulary words as to how they apply to light and sound.
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
Diffraction
Transmission