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Science: Chapter 4-4 (19-4)
What are sources of light?
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6th Grade
03/25/2008

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What does luminous mean?
Definition

It means that the object gives off

its own light.

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What is an example of

a luminous object?

Definition
the sun
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What does illuminated mean?
Definition
It means an object reflects light.
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What is an example of

an illuminated object?

Definition

the moon

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What are 3 possible things that could happen when light hits an object?
Definition
  1. The light is blocked and can't go through it.
  2. The light goes through easily.
  3. Some light goes through.
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What kind of material blocks all light?
Definition

opaque

(o/pake)

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What kind of material lets

all light through?

Definition

transparent

(trans/par/ent)

Term

What kind of material lets

some light through?

Definition

translucent

(trans/lu/cent)

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What is an example of

translucent material?

Definition
  1. wax paper
  2. stained glass
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What is an example of

transparent material?

Definition
clear glass
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What is an example of

opaque material?

Definition
a book
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