Wave Behaviors

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What is an echo?

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An echo is created when sound bounces off an object.

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What is reflection in simple terms?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What causes the separation of white light in a prism?

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Refraction causes the separation of white light in a prism.

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What color is produced when mixing blue, yellow, and red paint?

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Brownish Black is produced when mixing blue, yellow, and red paint.

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Why does an apple appear red?

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An apple appears red because only the color red is reflected, and the other colors are absorbed.

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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 diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What is transmission in terms of light?

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Transmission is when light passes through a material without being absorbed.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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When light hits a mirror, it reflects off the surface.

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What is the difference between absorption and reflection?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material, while reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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