Light Review

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What is white light made of?

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White light contains red, blue, and green light.

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What happens when white light passes through a prism?

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White light contains different colors of light.

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What does it mean if a material is translucent?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects look blurry.

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How does light behave as it moves away from a source?

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Light appears brighter closer to the source.

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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, causing objects to appear in different places.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while translucent materials scatter light.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when a material takes in light and does not reflect it.

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What is the role of prisms in understanding light?

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Prisms can separate white light into its component colors.

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Why does a fish appear to be in a different place when viewed from above water?

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This is due to the refraction of light as it passes from water to air.