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5.3 Light
VA Science SOL 5.3 Vocabulary
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Science
5th Grade
04/20/2013

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crest
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the top of a light wave
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electromagnetic spectrum
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the entire range of light energy to include invisible and visible wavelengths
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light
Definition
a form of energy that our eyes can detect
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light wave
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a wave that moves up and down at the same time it moves forward called a transverse wave
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opaque
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stopping light from passing through
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prism
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an object that refracts and disperses white light into visible light
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reflection
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the bouncing of light off an object
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refraction
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the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another
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translucent
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allowing some light to pass through
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transparent
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allowing light to pass through easily
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trough
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the bottom of a light wave
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wavelength
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the distance between two crests or troughs
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