Can I believe my eyes? 2024

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What are optical fibers?

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Long, thin strands of glass or plastic that can carry light for long distances without allowing the light to escape.

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What are sensory receptors?

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Specialized cells that detect sensory stimuli.

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What is diffraction?

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The bending of a light wave as it moves around an obstacle or passes through a narrow opening.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A disturbance that travels through a medium.

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What does 'Cause & Effect' refer to?

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An event with multiple outcomes.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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The process by which light is taken in by a material.

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What is a medium in wave physics?

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The substance through which a wave travels.

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What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, while electromagnetic waves do not.