Light

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that we can see with our eyes.

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What do smooth surfaces do to light?

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Smooth surfaces reflect a lot of light.

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What does it mean to reflect?

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To reflect means to bounce off.

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What type of surfaces reflect light?

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Smooth, shiny surfaces reflect light.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light is refracted at an angle.

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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.

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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.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is created when an object blocks light.

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What is the speed of light?

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

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can refract light and separate it into colors.