Light and Shadows Flashcards

Grade 3 · Science · Flashcards

Study vocabulary for light properties, shadows, and how light interacts with materials.

Flashcards

light: A form of energy that travels in waves and allows us to see
transparent: Allows light to pass through completely; objects are clearly visible through it
translucent: Allows some light through but scatters it; blurry images visible
opaque: Blocks all light; creates shadows
shadow: A dark area formed when an opaque object blocks a light source
reflection: Light bouncing off a surface at an equal angle
refraction: The bending of light as it moves from one material to another
prism: A transparent object that separates white light into its component colors
spectrum: The range of colors produced when white light is separated — ROYGBIV
mirror: A smooth, polished surface that reflects light to form an image
light source: An object that produces light, such as the Sun, a lamp, or a flame
absorb: To take in light energy rather than reflecting or transmitting it
eclipse: When one astronomical body passes through the shadow of another