Reflection/Refraction

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What is the definition of Transparent?

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A material that allows light to pass through without scattering.

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What is the definition of Translucent?

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

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What is the definition of Opaque?

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A material that does not allow any light to pass through.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends when it passes through water, causing objects like a pencil to appear broken.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off an object.

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light when it moves from one medium to another.

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How does light behave when it refracts?

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When light refracts, it bends.

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What is the difference between Reflection and Refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off an object, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What is an example of a Transparent material?

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Clear glass.

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What is an example of a Translucent material?

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Frosted glass.