OpenSci Ed Light & Matter

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What is a One-Way Mirror?

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A One-Way Mirror is part 'glass' and part 'silver', allowing light to reflect on one side and transmit through the other.

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What happens when light shines on a One-Way Mirror?

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It reflects more light than it transmits.

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What is the function of the iris in the eye?

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The iris controls the amount of light that enters the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

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What does it mean if an object is opaque?

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An opaque object does not allow light to pass through it.

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Which material transmits the most light?

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Glass transmits the most light compared to a mirror, one-way mirror, or vegetable oil.

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What is the definition of transparent?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through them without significant scattering.

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What is the definition of translucent?

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Translucent materials allow some light to pass through but scatter it, making objects behind them appear blurry.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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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 is the role of the lens in the eye?

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The lens focuses light onto the retina.