light waves

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What is the color white in terms of light waves?

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White is perceived when all colors of visible light are reflected off an object and then enter our eye.

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Can sunlight change the color of nail polish?

Back

Yes, the nail polish can take in energy from the light, causing it to change color.

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What happens when a material allows light to pass through it?

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The material transmits the light and doesn't change.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

When wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

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Which wave has the greatest amplitude: blue wave or red wave?

Back

The blue wave has the greatest amplitude.

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What is a light wave?

Back

A light wave is an electromagnetic wave that is visible to the human eye.

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What is reflection in terms of light waves?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

Back

Absorption is when a material takes in light energy and converts it to other forms of energy.

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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.