Amplify Light Waves

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A rug in sunlight may fade over time. Can sunlight cause this?

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Yes. The rug can absorb energy from the light, leading to color fading.

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Why does sunlight dry glue but a desk lamp doesn't?

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The glue absorbs energy from sunlight but not from the lamp.

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Types of light and their effect on aluminum: X-Ray and ultraviolet light.

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Neither type heats aluminum; it doesn't absorb energy from either.

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Graphs show light from three lasers. Can any be giving off different light?

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Yes. Laser 2 has a different wavelength than Lasers 1 and 3.

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Can sunlight change the color of special nail polish?

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Yes. The nail polish can absorb energy from light, causing a color change.

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Dentists use a soft material for cavity fillings that hardens under ultraviolet light but remains soft under regular lamp light.

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The filling material absorbs energy from ultraviolet light, but not from the lamp.

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Effect of light on sunscreen: Will it dry out?

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Neither type of light dries out the sunscreen; it doesn't absorb energy from UV or X-ray light.

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Effect of light on a mystery material: Can light change it?

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Yes, the mystery material can change in one or two ways, like getting warm and/or changing color, due to different types of light causing various changes.

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Can light change Jayden’s teeth?

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Yes. Jayden’s teeth can absorb light energy, making them whiter.

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Why does sunlight melt a special plastic while a desk lamp does not?

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The plastic absorbs energy from sunlight but not from the lamp.