Light and Matter Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts from the Light and Matter study guide, focusing on how light interacts with materials and the anatomy of the human eye.

Light travels in __ lines.

Straight

What is the effect called when light changes direction while traveling through different transparent materials?

Refraction.

What features characterize a one-way mirror?

It has a silver backing and a layer of glass.

What happens to light that reflects off a student in a one-way mirror scenario?

It enters both the student's and the teacher's eyes.

What are the main parts of the eye involved in processing light?

Iris, Pupil, Lens, Retina, Optic Nerve.

What is the function of the Lens in the eye?

To focus light on the Retina.

Why might it be difficult to see your phone screen in bright sunlight?

The light from the sun is stronger than the light from your screen.

What can affect why two people might see an object differently?

Light level differences, individual brain perceptions, and the object's position.

The difference in light levels inside and outside a store window can cause what effect?

Whether a person sees through the window or their reflection.