Properties of Light

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface, such as a mirror.

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What happens to light rays when they travel from water to air?

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The light rays are refracted, meaning they change direction due to the change in medium.

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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, like from water to air.

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What does it mean for a material to be opaque?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through it, blocking all light and creating shadows.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows almost all light to pass through it, making objects behind it clearly visible.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow clear visibility through them, while translucent materials allow some light to pass but not clear images.

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What is the path of light in a fiber optic cable?

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Light travels in a straight line through the fiber optic cable.

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What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

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Seeing your image in a mirror is an example of reflection.

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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A straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water is an example of refraction.

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What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

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The light is blocked, creating a shadow behind the object.