Waves Test 2 Review (Required)

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What is the light we can see called?

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Visible light.

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What do we call objects that allow NO light to pass through?

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Opaque.

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What is the bending of light that happens when it travels through different mediums?

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Refraction.

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What colors make up white light?

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Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

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Why does scattering of light occur?

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Light rays are blocked and reflected to all directions by the clouds or particles in the air.

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What is the term for light that can pass through an object?

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Transparent.

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What is the term for light that can partially pass through an object?

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Translucent.

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What is the phenomenon called when light bounces off a surface?

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Reflection.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It refracts and separates into different colors.