Light

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the difference between opaque, transparent, and translucent objects?

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Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through, transparent objects allow light to pass through clearly, and translucent objects allow some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light, that is transferred through space.

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What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface?

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Light reflects off most smooth surfaces, allowing us to see images.

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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 color of light has the highest energy?

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Violet light has the highest energy among visible colors.

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What color of light has the lowest energy?

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Red light has the lowest energy among visible colors.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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A clear glass window is an example of a transparent object.

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What is an example of an opaque object?

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A wooden table is an example of an opaque object.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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A frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.