Electromagnetic wave
A transverse wave composed of an oscillating electric field and a magnetic field that oscillates perpendicular to the electric field
Visible spectrum
The light we see with our eyes
Law of Reflection
The angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence
Angle of incidence
The angle of the incoming light
Angle of reflection
The angle of the reflected light
Refraction
When light enters an obstacle and bends in response to its change in speed
Additive primary colors
Red - Blue - Green
Colors used by a color TV or computer monitor to produce all colors
Subtractive primary colors
Cyan - Magenta - Yellow
Colors used with inks, dyes, or paints to produce other colors
ROY G. BIV
Colors in the visible spectrum, from low frequency to high frequency (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet)
Convex lens
Lenses that converge light rays
Concave lens
Lenses that diverge light rays
Cones
The part of the eye that is sensitive to colors
Rods
The part of the eye that is sensitive to white light