Light Behaviors

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What is a translucent object?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects behind it appear blurry.

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What is a transparent object?

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A transparent object allows all light to pass through, making objects behind it clearly visible.

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object does not allow any light to pass through, making it impossible to see through it.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the group of colors of light that can be seen by the human eye, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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What happens to light when it is absorbed?

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When light is absorbed, it is taken in by an object and converted into other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is the difference between transmission and absorption of light?

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Transmission is when light passes through a material, while absorption is when light is taken in by a material.

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What is the best description of light waves?

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Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum and various media.

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What is the role of a prism in light behavior?

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A prism separates white light into its component colors, demonstrating the visible spectrum.