Light Energy

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What does it mean for an object to be transparent?

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An object is transparent if light can easily pass through it, like clear glass.

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What does it mean for an object to be opaque?

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An object is opaque if light cannot pass through it, like a brick wall.

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What does it mean for an object to be translucent?

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An object is translucent if it allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly, like frosted glass.

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How does light travel?

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Light always travels in a straight line.

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

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When light hits a mirror, it reflects off the surface.

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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, like when light enters water.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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 allow it to pass through.

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What is transmission of light?

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Transmission is when light passes through an object without being absorbed.