Light and Sound Review 1

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What causes sunlight to refract when a rainbow is formed?

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Small raindrops.

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Which is faster, light or sound?

Back

Light.

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What causes sound?

Back

Vibrations.

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What happens to light rays when they pass through different mediums?

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They can be reflected or refracted.

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Why does a green object appear green?

Back

It reflects green light best.

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What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is the difference between light and sound waves?

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Light waves are electromagnetic and travel faster than sound waves, which are mechanical.

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What is a prism?

Back

A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum of colors.

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