Unit 2 Lesson 1 Light and Color

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it. Examples include wax paper and foggy windows.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows light to pass through clearly, enabling you to see objects on the other side. Examples include clear glass and clean water.

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through. Examples include wood and metal.

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What color of light is produced by combining red, green, and blue light?

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White light is produced by combining red, green, and blue light.

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How does light behave when it hits an opaque blue material?

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All the light is absorbed except the blue light, which is reflected.

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What is the definition of light?

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

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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, causing it to change speed.

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What is reflection?

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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 visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye, typically ranging from red to violet.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its component colors.