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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, caused by a change in its speed.

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What is reflection?

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

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is transmission of light?

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Transmission is the passing of light through a material without being absorbed.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What are visible light waves?

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Visible light waves are the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, typically ranging from wavelengths of about 400 to 700 nanometers.

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What are gamma rays?

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Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the difference between infrared and ultraviolet light?

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Infrared light has longer wavelengths than visible light and is associated with heat, while ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths and can cause sunburn.

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What is a wave of electric and magnetic fields?

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A wave of electric and magnetic fields refers to electromagnetic waves, which consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space.

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What is the significance of the color white in terms of light absorption?

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The color white reflects all frequencies of light, making it the least likely to absorb heat.

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