Nature of Light

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What is transmission in the context of light?

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Transmission refers to the passage of light through a medium without being absorbed or reflected.

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What color is created by combining 100% Red and 100% Green light?

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Yellow.

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What is absorption in relation to light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is absorbed by a material, converting it into heat.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye, typically ranging from 400 to 700 nanometers.

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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 in the context of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

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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, ultraviolet light, infrared light, and more.

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What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

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A black surface absorbs most of the light that hits it, which is why it feels hotter than lighter surfaces.

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What is the primary color of light that, when combined with blue, creates cyan?

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Green.

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What is the primary color of light that, when combined with green, creates yellow?

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Red.