Light Waves

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What does the term 'refraction' mean?

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

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What is 'reflection' in the context of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What property of light causes a pencil in water to appear bent?

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Refraction causes the pencil to appear bent when viewed in water.

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What is light classified as?

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Light is classified as a form of energy.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The amplitude of a wave is the maximum distance the wave moves from its rest position.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it refracts and separates into different colors.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.

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What is total internal reflection?

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Total internal reflection occurs when light hits a boundary at a steep angle and reflects entirely back into the medium.

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What is the role of a lens in optics?

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A lens focuses or disperses light rays through refraction.