Reflection, Absorption and Transmission of light

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection of light is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface. It allows us to see objects around us.

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What is absorption of light?

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Absorption of light occurs when light waves are taken in by a material, converting the light energy into other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is transmission of light?

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Transmission of light is the passing of light through a material without being absorbed. Clear glass is a good example of a material that transmits light.

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What is a medium in the context of light?

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A medium is any substance through which light travels, such as air, water, or glass.

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What happens to light when it travels from one medium to another?

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When light travels from one medium to another, it refracts, meaning it changes direction due to a change in speed.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)?

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The electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the order of visible light colors from shortest to longest wavelength?

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The order of visible light colors from shortest to longest wavelength is Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.

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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, caused by a change in its speed.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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