Light Waves

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What type of material allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly?

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Translucent

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What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through clearly?

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Transparent

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What do we call objects that do not allow any light to pass through?

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Opaque

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What happens to materials when light is absorbed?

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They generally become warmer.

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What does Ray C represent in the context of light waves?

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Absorption.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow clear visibility through them, while translucent materials allow light but not clear visibility.

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What is the definition of opaque materials?

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Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

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How does light behave when it hits a translucent material?

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It scatters, allowing some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.

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What is the process called when light is taken in by a material?

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Absorption.

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Can you give an example of a translucent material?

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Wax paper or a foggy window.