5th Grade Light Energy

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What does a prism do?

Back

A prism separates white light into the colors of the rainbow (ROYGBIV).

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How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in waves.

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Do shiny and smooth surfaces reflect much light?

Back

False, shiny and smooth surfaces reflect a lot of light.

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object is one that does not allow light to pass through it.

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What does R.O.Y.G.B.I.V stand for?

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R.O.Y.G.B.I.V stands for the colors of the light spectrum: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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 the light spectrum?

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The light spectrum is the range of colors that light can be separated into, typically seen in a rainbow.

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What is a translucent object?

Back

A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque?

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Transparent objects allow light to pass through completely, while opaque objects do not.