Light Review

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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 happens to light when it hits a prism?

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The light will bend into the different colors of the visible spectrum.

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What do translucent materials allow?

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Translucent materials allow some light to pass through.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light, while refraction is the bending of light.

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What is a wavelength?

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A wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is absorption of light?

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

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What is an example of a reflective surface?

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A mirror is an example of a reflective surface.

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What is an example of a translucent material?

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Frosted glass is an example of a translucent material.