Wave Behaviors

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What is Absorption in wave behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which a material takes in light or other waves, converting it into energy, which can cause the material to warm up.

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What does it mean if a material is Translucent?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects behind it appear blurry.

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What happens to light when it is transmitted?

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When light is transmitted, it passes through a material without being absorbed or reflected, allowing objects behind the material to be seen clearly.

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Why does a purple shirt appear purple?

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A purple shirt appears purple because it absorbs all wavelengths of color except for the purple wavelength, which it reflects.

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What does it mean for an object to appear white?

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An object appears white because it reflects all wavelengths of visible light, rather than absorbing any specific color.

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What is Reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light or other waves when they hit a surface that does not absorb the energy.

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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, changing its speed and direction.

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What is the difference between Transparent and Opaque materials?

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

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What is Scattering in relation to light?

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Scattering is the process where light is forced to deviate from a straight path due to irregularities in the medium it travels through.

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What is the role of wavelength in color perception?

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Wavelength determines the color of light; different wavelengths correspond to different colors in the visible spectrum.