Visible Light

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What is the order of colors in the visible spectrum?

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ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)

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What is the Corona?

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The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.

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What does the visible light spectrum illustrate?

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The range of colors visible to the human eye.

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What does reflection mean in terms of light?

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Bouncing light off a surface.

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Why does a blue dish appear blue?

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It reflects blue light.

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What is the definition of visible light?

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Electromagnetic radiation that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and color in visible light?

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Different colors correspond to different wavelengths; red has the longest wavelength, while violet has the shortest.

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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 the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).