6.P.3.2 Study Guide

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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, such as from air to water.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends or refracts when it passes from air into water, causing objects to appear distorted.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object, converting it into other forms of energy, such as heat.

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Why does a black shirt feel warmer than a white shirt in sunlight?

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A black shirt absorbs more electromagnetic waves (light) than a white shirt, making it warmer.

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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 scattering?

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Scattering is the process where light is forced to deviate from a straight path due to irregularities in the medium.

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How much of the sun's light reaches Earth?

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Only a tiny fraction of the sun's light reaches Earth as it spreads over long distances.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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In which situation does light transfer the most energy?

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Light transfers the greatest amount of energy when it is absorbed by an object.