Waves and Energy Review

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What happens to light when it travels from air into glass?

Back

Light travels slower in glass than in air.

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What is the term that explains why a straw looks broken when viewed through water?

Back

Refraction

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What is convection?

Back

Convection is when a hot liquid or air expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense and sinks.

Front

What occurs when the temperature of an object decreases from 37 degrees to 13 degrees?

Back

Thermal energy was transferred away.

Front

What property of light is demonstrated when it bends as it passes through different mediums?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the definition of refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids.