Heat and Light Energy

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What does a prism do to light?

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A prism separates white light into different wavelengths.

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How does heat move through liquids and gases?

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Heat moves through liquids and gases by convection.

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What is an example of light being refracted?

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A rainbow is an example of light being refracted.

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True or false? Heat is a source of energy.

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True.

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What do we call an object that blocks all light from passing through?

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An object that blocks all light is called opaque.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement of heat through liquids and gases.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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A clear glass window is an example of a transparent object.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.