Behaviors of Waves

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What is absorption in the context of light behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by an opaque object, preventing it from passing through.

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What is reflection in the context of light behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it strikes a surface, such as a mirror.

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What is transmission in the context of light behavior?

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Transmission is the passage of light through a transparent object, allowing it to be seen on the other side.

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What is scattering in the context of light behavior?

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Scattering is the process by which light is forced to deviate from a straight path due to interaction with particles or irregularities in a medium.

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Which color of light has the highest energy?

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Violet light has the highest energy among visible colors.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects?

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Transparent objects allow light to pass through them, while opaque objects do not.

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What happens to light when it strikes a rough surface?

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Light is scattered in many directions when it strikes a rough surface.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is refraction in the context of light behavior?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another with a different density.

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How does the wavelength of light relate to its energy?

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Shorter wavelengths of light correspond to higher energy, while longer wavelengths correspond to lower energy.