Light and Color

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another, caused by a change in its speed.

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What are the colors of the rainbow in order?

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The correct order of the colors of the rainbow is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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Why is the sky blue?

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The sky is blue because blue light scatters more than the other colors in the atmosphere.

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What is an example of light reflection?

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Using a mirror to see your image is an example of light reflection.

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Is white light made up of all colors of the rainbow?

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True, white light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated into its component colors, creating a spectrum.

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What is the role of a lens in focusing light?

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A lens focuses light by refracting it, allowing us to see clearer images.

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What is scattering in relation to light?

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Scattering is the process by which light is spread out in different directions as it passes through a medium.