NGSS Waves

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material is one that does not allow light to pass through it. Examples include wood and metal.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material is one that allows light to pass through it without significant scattering. Examples include clear glass and water.

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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. Examples include frosted glass and wax paper.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas, usually due to an increase in temperature.

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans see?

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Humans can see visible light waves, which are a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of wave that travels through air, liquids, or solids and is produced by vibrating objects.

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What is light?

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Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

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What is the difference between sound and light in terms of travel in space?

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Sound cannot travel in space because it requires a medium (like air or water), while light can travel through the vacuum of space.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What are radio waves?

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Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the longest wavelengths, used for communication.