Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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What is reflection in terms of light waves?

Back

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

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

Back

Absorption is the process by which light waves are taken in by a material, converting the light energy into other forms of energy, such as heat.

Front

Which color absorbs the most visible light?

Back

Black absorbs the most visible light.

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What is the visible light spectrum?

Back

The visible light spectrum is the range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye, typically from about 380 nm (violet) to 750 nm (red).

Front

List the colors of the visible light spectrum in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength.

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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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What happens to light when it hits a black shirt on a sunny day?

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The black shirt absorbs most of the light waves, making the shirt and the person wearing it feel hot.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in light waves?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the principle of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more, arranged by wavelength.

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How does light behave when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it refracts and separates into its component colors, creating a spectrum.