Light

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What is 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 are high frequency waves associated with?

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High frequency waves have short wavelengths.

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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 object can refract light?

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A glass marble can refract light.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light reflects off a mirror, demonstrating the principle of reflection.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror or shiny object.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

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What is scattering?

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Scattering is the process where light is forced to deviate from a straight path due to particles in the medium.

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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 materials.