Wave Behaviors

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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 objects to appear distorted or bent.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light or sound waves when they hit a surface, allowing us to see images in mirrors or hear echoes.

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What is Diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles, often resulting in patterns of light and dark.

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What is Absorption?

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Absorption is the process by which a material takes in light or sound energy, preventing it from being reflected or transmitted.

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What is Transmission?

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Transmission is the passage of light or sound through a material, allowing it to continue traveling without being absorbed.

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What is a Transparent material?

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A transparent material allows most light to pass through it, enabling clear visibility of objects behind it.

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What is a Translucent material?

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

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What is an Opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through, making it impossible to see objects behind it.

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What is an Echo?

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An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after a delay, allowing us to hear the same sound again.

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection when a wave bounces off a surface.