Properties and Behavior of Light

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What is the behavior of light when it passes through different materials?

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Light can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed depending on the material it encounters.

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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, changing its speed.

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What causes a rainbow to form?

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A rainbow forms when light is refracted, reflected, and dispersed in water droplets, creating a spectrum of colors.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

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What is white light?

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White light is a mixture of all colors of visible light.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in straight lines in a vacuum.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light reflects off a mirror, changing its direction.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption occurs when light is taken in by a material, preventing it from passing through.

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What colors are absorbed by a purple shirt?

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A purple shirt absorbs red, orange, yellow, green, and blue light.

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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.