Behavior of Light

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection of light is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror or water.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction of light is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can separate white light into its different colors.

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What is the speed of light?

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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 difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, translucent materials allow some light to pass through, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from reaching a surface.

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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 a lens?

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A lens is a curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it.