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. It is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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True or False: You can feel the warmth of sunlight on your face. This is evidence that light transfers energy.

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True

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What are the three main types of radiation from the sun?

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Infrared, visible, and ultraviolet.

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What device uses light from the sun to produce electricity?

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Solar cell.

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Fill in the blank: ____________ travels as tiny particles of energy with or without a medium.

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Light

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True or False: Solar flares only give off ultraviolet light.

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False

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of light energy that is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is ultraviolet light?

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Ultraviolet light is a type of light energy that is invisible to the human eye and can cause sunburn.

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What is a solar flare?

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A solar flare is a sudden eruption of energy on the sun's surface that releases light and heat.

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