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Dakota Thoms - Light Vocab
My Light Vocab
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Science
6th Grade
01/13/2006

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Term
Photon
Definition
a bundle of energy that is released when an atom loses some energy.

My Definitons:
A bundle of light energy in a form of light.
Term
Frequency
Definition
the number of waves(crest or troughs) that pass a point in a given amount of time.
Term
Amplitude
Definition
the distance between a wave's mid-point and its crest or trough
Term
Transverse wave
Definition
a wave in which the crest and troughs move at right angles to the direction of the waves travel
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Crest
Definition
the top of the wave
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Trough
Definition
the bottom of the wave
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Wavelength
Definition
the length of the wave
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Refraction
Definition
the bending of light
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Reflection
Definition
light bouncing off an object
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Diffusion
Definition
some light passes trough some is reflected
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Opaque
Definition
blocking the passage of radient energy and speed of light
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Tranclucent
Definition
not transparent but clear enough to alow light to pass through
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Transparent
Definition
clear enough to be seen through
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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 larger
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humidity
Definition
water vapor in he air
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