Light Waves Interactions

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What is interference in light waves?

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Interference is the combination of two or more waves that results in a single wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What causes the edge of a shadow to be blurry?

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Diffraction causes the edge of a shadow to be blurry.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What happens to a beam of light as it travels farther from its source?

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The beam of light becomes dimmer due to scattering.

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What is the effect when light bounces back from an object?

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The effect is called mirror reflection.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What occurs when light passes between two materials?

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Absorption and scattering occur when light passes between two materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Define scattering in the context of light waves.

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Scattering is the process by which light is spread out in different directions as it passes through particles.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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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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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Explain the term 'diffraction' in light waves.

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings.

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What is the difference between reflection and absorption of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while absorption is when light is taken in by a material.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the role of a prism in light interaction?

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A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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