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?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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 absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

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What do we call an object that does not allow light to pass through?

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An opaque object.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that bends light and can separate it into different colors.

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What is a shadow?

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

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What is the path of light?

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Light travels in straight lines.

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

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It reflects off the surface.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through, while opaque materials do not.