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10 Cards in this Set
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light |
energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space |
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reflection
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bouncing of light from a surface
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refraction
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the bending of light through an object
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prism
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a transparent object that refracts white light and creates a rainbow
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lens
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a curved, transparent object that bends light rays
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convex lens
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bends light toward each other creating a focal point; light rays cross each other creating an x shape
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concave lens
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bends light rays away from each other; light rays create a v shape
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conductor
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a substance that allows heat and electricity to easily pass through it; examples include metals such as copper
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insulator
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a substance that does not allow heat and electricity to easily pass through it; examples include plastic and rubber (glass will not conduct electricity, but will conduct heat)
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thermal energy
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heat energy |
