Light
Science 8
Light Energy
-Energy that doesn’t need a
medium and its oscillations are
perpendicular to its direction of
travel or an Electromagnetic,
Transverse Wave.
Visible Light
-These are light waves that we
humans can see.
-It has 7 different colors of
wavelengths which are the colors
of the rainbow: ROYGBIV
Sources of Light
Natural Light- These are
sources of light that comes
from things that are in our
surroundings or what nature
makes.
Artificial/Man-made Light- passes from one material to
These are sources of light that another.
is made by us, humans.
Why is the Moon not
considered as Natural
Light?
-Because it only reflects the light of the
sun.
Benefits of Light
1. Exposure of our body to it
activates the Vitamin D on our
skin.
2. Photosynthesis occurs for plants
3. Helps us to see our surroundings
Ergosterol is the other term
for Vitamin D.
How do the human eyes see?
The eyelids determine
whether light can pass through
our eyes or not.
The Iris regulates the right
amount of light to enter our
eyes.
The Cornea and Lens refract
the light to focus it to the
retina for the brain to
interpret the image.
Properties of Light Waves
1. Refraction of Light
-It is the bending of a wave as it
2.Reflection of Light
-It is when light hits something, It
can be absorbed or
reflected/transmitted.
Opaque- Light can’t pass
through.
Translucent- Some light can
pass through; Not clear.
Transparent- Light can pass
through; Clear.