Join Bill Nye as he illuminates the fascinating world of light optics! Light, a form of energy, typically travels in straight lines, but obstacles can alter its path. When light encounters an object, it can either reflect, pass through, or be absorbed, often resulting in a combination of these effects. For example, mirrors reflect light, allowing you to see your reflection, while glass can bend light, as seen in magnifying glasses or eyeglasses that enlarge images. Additionally, dark surfaces absorb more light than lighter ones, influencing color perception—black objects appear black because they absorb nearly all incoming light.
Show
Beast Tamer
Episode
S02E07
Air Date
Sep 10, 1994
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
Magnetism
S02E02
Wind
S02E03
Blood & Circulation
S02E04
Chemical Reactions
S02E05
Static Electricity
S02E06
Food Web
S02E07
Light Optics
S02E08
Bones & Muscles
S02E09
Oceanography
S02E10
Heat
S02E11
Insects
S02E12
Balance
S02E13
The Sun
S02E14
Brain
S02E15
Forests
S02E16
Communication
S02E17
Momentum
S02E18
Reptiles
S02E19
Atmosphere
S02E20
Respiration