Visible Light

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What is the Visible Light Spectrum?

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The Visible Light Spectrum is the range of electromagnetic radiation that can be seen by the human eye, typically ranging from wavelengths of about 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).

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What happens to light when it enters a new medium?

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When light enters a new medium, it bends or changes direction, a phenomenon known as refraction.

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True or False: Light can travel through a vacuum.

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True. Light can travel through empty space, which is called a vacuum.

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What is Visible Light?

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Visible Light is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What does ROYGBIV stand for?

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ROYGBIV is an acronym that helps remember the order of colors in the visible spectrum: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

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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, due to a change in its speed.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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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 visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror.