5.6 Light

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What are the main parts of a transverse wave?

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Crest (the highest point), Trough (the lowest point), and Wavelength (the distance between two crests or troughs).

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Define 'wavelength'.

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What does 'opaque' mean?

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A material that does not allow light to pass through.

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What does 'transparent' mean?

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A material that allows light to pass through without scattering.

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What does 'translucent' mean?

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

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What does 'reflective' mean?

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A property of a material that allows it to bounce back light.

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What happens to light when it enters water?

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Light refracts, or bends, when it enters water, causing objects to appear broken or displaced.

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What is the visible light 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, and violet.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.