Light

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What happens to light when it strikes a glass mirror?

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Light bounces back at the same angle it strikes the mirror.

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Under what condition can water reflect light?

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Water can reflect light when it is still.

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What are examples of natural sources of light?

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Natural sources of light include the sun, stars, and fire.

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What is a medium in the context of light?

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A medium is a substance through which light travels.

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What is the term for the bouncing of light off an object?

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The bouncing of light off an object is called reflection.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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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 the role of a prism in relation to light?

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A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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What is the definition of light?

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Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).