Refraction, Reflection and Absorption

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, like a mirror.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when an object takes in light and does not reflect it, often converting it to heat.

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What color does an object appear if it absorbs all colors of light?

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Black.

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What color does an object appear if it reflects all colors of light?

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White.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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It passes through the object, often bending in the process.

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What is the difference between opaque and transparent objects?

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Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through, while transparent objects do.

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What is an example of a reflective surface?

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A mirror.

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What type of surface absorbs the most light?

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Dark surfaces, like a black t-shirt.

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What happens to light when it hits a rough surface?

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It scatters in many directions.

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