Waves & Light

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that when a light ray strikes a mirror, it bounces off at the same angle at which it hits.

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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, causing it to change direction.

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Why does a straw appear bent in a glass of water?

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A straw appears bent in water because of the refraction of light as it passes from air into water.

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object is one that allows no light to pass through it.

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Why does an apple look red?

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An apple looks red because it reflects red light and absorbs other colors.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated into its component colors, creating a spectrum.

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What is the definition of transparent?

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A transparent object allows all light to pass through it, making objects behind it visible.

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What is the definition of translucent?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects behind it appear blurry.