Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, & Transmission Foldable

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What do we call a material that light can travel through?

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Medium

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What is it called when a wave doesn't pass through or get reflected by a material but instead gets 'soaked in' by it?

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Absorption

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What happens to an object when it looks broken in a cup of water?

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Refraction

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What is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off?

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Reflection

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What is the term for when a wave passes through a material?

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Transmission

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums.

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What is an example of a medium that allows light to pass through?

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Air or water.

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What is an example of absorption in everyday life?

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A black shirt absorbing sunlight.

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What is the effect of refraction on a straw in a glass of water?

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The straw appears to be bent or broken at the water's surface.

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What is the role of a transparent material?

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It allows light to pass through without significant scattering.

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