Light

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What kind of path does light take?

Back

Light travels in a straight line until it hits something or goes through it.

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What does opaque mean?

Back

Opaque means no light passes through it.

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What happens to light when it hits a glass mirror?

Back

Light bounces back at the same angle it strikes the mirror.

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What happens to light passing through a prism?

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Light bends and separates into different colors.

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What does translucent mean?

Back

Translucent materials blur light as it passes through.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque?

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Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, while opaque materials do not.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is formed when an opaque object blocks light.

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What is the speed of light?

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