Light Review

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What is absorption in the context of light waves?

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Absorption is a wave interaction in which the energy carried by light waves is transferred to particles of matter.

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What is light?

Back

Light is a type of energy.

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What is the surface of a plane mirror like?

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The surface of a plane mirror is flat.

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What type of wave makes whatever it strikes feel warmer?

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Infrared Wave.

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What is the surface of a concave mirror like?

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The surface of a concave mirror curves inward.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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

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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.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of light waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the difference between a convex mirror and a concave mirror?

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A convex mirror curves outward, while a concave mirror curves inward.