Light Waves review

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What is reflection in the context of light waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a light ray after it hits a surface.

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What happens when a material transmits light?

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The material transmits the light and doesn't change.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the height of a wave, move from their rest position.

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How do we perceive an object as white?

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An object appears white when all colors of visible light are reflected off it and then to our eye.

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Can light cause rocks to glow?

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Yes. Rocks can take in energy from the light, causing them to glow.

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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.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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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 (km/s).

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What is the role of a prism in light waves?

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A prism disperses light into its constituent colors by refraction.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging from red to violet.