Exploring Light and Sound Flashcard

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves and can be heard when it reaches our ears.

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How does sound travel?

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Sound travels through different materials such as air, water, and solid objects.

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What is vibration?

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Vibration is the back-and-forth movement that creates sound.

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What do we call materials that allow light to pass through completely?

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Transparent materials allow all light waves to pass through.

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What do we call materials that do not allow any light to pass through?

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Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light gets reflected when it hits a mirror.

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What is a translucent material?

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Translucent materials allow some light waves to pass through, but not in a straight path.

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Why is a leaf green?

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A leaf is green because it absorbs all colors of light except green.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.