Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Light refers to the natural or artificial illumination that allows us to see and perceive objects. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation that travels in waves.
Related terms
Shadow: A dark area created when an object blocks light.
Reflection: The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.
Refraction: The bending of light as it passes through different mediums.