5.6C Light Energy Vocabulary NP

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What is a prism?

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A piece of glass that separates white light into colors of the rainbow.

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What is light energy?

Back

A type of energy that allows us to see and travels in a straight line.

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What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light waves when they hit a medium through which they cannot pass.

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What is refraction?

Back

The bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (e.g., from air to water).

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What is absorption?

Back

The process by which light is taken in or soaked up by a material.

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects back, allowing us to see our image.

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What is the role of a lens?

Back

A lens bends light to focus or disperse it, helping us see clearly.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums.

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Can light travel through water?

Back

Yes, light can travel through water, but it bends (refracts) when it does.

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What is an example of absorption in everyday life?

Back

A black shirt absorbs more light and heat than a white shirt.