Light Energy

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What happens when white light passes through a prism?

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It is broken apart into rainbow colors.

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What do we call an object that allows some light to pass through?

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Translucent.

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What is it called when light bends as it passes through an object?

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Refraction.

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What do we call an object that light cannot pass through?

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Opaque.

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How does light travel?

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In a straight line.

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What is the term for an object that allows all light to pass through?

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Transparent.

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What is the effect called when light bounces off a surface?

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Reflection.

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What do we call the colors that make up white light?

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The colors of the rainbow.

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What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

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It does not pass through or reflect; it is taken in by the object.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Frosted glass.