Sound, Light, Waves

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What is a translucent material?

Back

A translucent material allows most light to pass through but forms a blurry image, like looking through a fogged-up window.

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What happens when you see an object as orange?

Back

The object is reflecting orange light and absorbing all other colors.

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What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

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What is an echo?

Back

An echo is the sound reflecting off a surface.

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What is an opaque object?

Back

An opaque object is one that does not allow light to pass through it.

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What is a transparent material?

Back

A transparent material allows most light to pass through without scattering, enabling clear images.

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What is the difference between sound waves and light waves?

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Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, while light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing a change in speed.

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).