5.6C Light

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What is light reflection?

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Light reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a smooth surface.

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What is the definition of transmission in terms of light?

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Transmission is the process of light passing through a material without being absorbed.

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What does it mean for an object to absorb light?

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Absorbing light means that the object takes in light energy and does not reflect it.

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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 air to water.

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What type of surface reflects light best?

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Smooth and shiny surfaces reflect light best.

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What happens to light when it strikes a black object?

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A black object absorbs most of the light that strikes it.

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How does a hand lens work?

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A hand lens works by bending light to make small objects appear larger.

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What is an example of light being reflected?

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An example of light being reflected is seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is the difference between reflection and absorption of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while absorption is when light is taken in by an object.

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What is the role of light in seeing objects?

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Light allows us to see objects by reflecting off them and entering our eyes.