Wave Behaviors

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by its wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

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What is light?

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Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that does not absorb the wave's energy.

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What is refraction?

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

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What is absorption?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, converting it to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings, which can cause the waves to spread out.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material is one that allows most light to pass through, enabling clear visibility of objects behind it.

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What is a translucent material?

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

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow light to pass through, preventing visibility of objects behind it.

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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 (or about 186,282 miles per second).