Light Energy

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the return of light, heat, or sound from a surface.

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Name three sources of light.

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Sun, light bulbs, fire.

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What does the term 'light energy' refer to?

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Light energy refers to the energy that is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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How do plants use light energy?

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Plants use light energy to perform photosynthesis, converting it into chemical energy.

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What is the principle of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

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Light bends towards the normal line, which is the line perpendicular to the surface at the point of entry.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is total internal reflection?

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Total internal reflection occurs when light hits a boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect entirely back into the medium.

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