Behavior of Light

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What happens to light waves when they are absorbed?

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They can become heat.

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Why is it important to create a 2-dimensional model of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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To better understand and visualize complex concepts or phenomena.

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What is an example of refraction?

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A change in a wave's speed as it passes from one medium to another.

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What do we call it when light waves bounce off a surface?

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Reflection.

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What is the term for light waves bouncing off a mirror?

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Reflection.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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The process by which light waves are taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What is a prism and how does it relate to light?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its constituent colors.