5.6 Light

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows light to pass through completely, enabling clear visibility.

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through.

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What is a reflective material?

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A reflective material bounces light off its surface.

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What is a wavelength in a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What happens to light when it enters water?

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Light refracts, or bends, when it enters water, causing objects to appear distorted.

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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.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that can separate white light into its component colors.