Light+Interactions

Part 1: Write a paragraph on the three ways light interacts with objects. Explain the terms transparent, translucent, and opaque. Give an example of each. (Hints: Milk, orange soda, & sprite.)

Writing Prompt: Light that strikes an object is reflected, transmitted or absorbed. Three terms that relate this are opaque, translucent, and transparent.

Explain opaque. Give an example of opaque. Explain translucent. Give an example of translucent. Explain transparent. Give an example of transparent.

Write a concluding sentence.

Part 2: Explain Refraction and draw figure 16 on textbook page 57.