Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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What happens to light when it is refracted?

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Light bends when it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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What is an example of refraction?

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A straw in a glass of water looks broken because light travels more slowly in water than in air.

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What does ROYGBIV stand for?

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ROYGBIV represents the colors of visible light: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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What happens to light when it is reflected?

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Light bounces back from a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and does not pass through or bounce back.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different mediums.

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What is a common example of reflection?

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Seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is a common example of absorption?

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A black shirt absorbing sunlight and getting warm.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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