Light Waves

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What is a light wave?

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A type of wave that carries energy from one place to another, even through empty space.

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What is the highest point on a light wave called?

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Crest.

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Can light from the sun cause nail polish to change color?

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Yes. The nail polish can take in energy from the light, causing it to change color.

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True or False: Light can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space.

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True.

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What is the lowest point on a light wave called?

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Trough.

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What is wavelength in the context of light waves?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude in a light wave?

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The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of the wave.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It refracts, or bends, and separates into different colors.

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What is reflection in terms of light waves?

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The bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another with a different density.

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