Reflection or Refraction?

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits 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 does Opaque mean?

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Opaque means that light cannot pass through an object.

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What does Transparent mean?

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Transparent means that light can pass through an object without being scattered.

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What does Translucent mean?

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Translucent means that light can pass through an object, but it is scattered.

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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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Why do we see colors?

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We see colors because objects reflect certain wavelengths of light.

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What is a Prism?

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A prism is a tool that separates white light into the colors of the visible spectrum.

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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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When light hits a mirror, it reflects back at the same angle.