Light and Sound

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What is pitch?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, and it is affected by the wavelength of the sound.

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What does a green object reflect?

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A green object reflects green light and absorbs all the other colors.

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What is light?

Back

Light is a form of energy.

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What are non-luminous objects?

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Non-luminous objects are items that do not emit their own light, such as paper, books, and doors.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in waves.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave, affecting the pitch of sound.

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What is a luminous object?

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A luminous object is something that emits its own light, like the sun or a light bulb.

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What happens when light hits a non-luminous object?

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When light hits a non-luminous object, it can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a form of energy that travels through air, water, or solids as waves.

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What is the relationship between pitch and wavelength?

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The pitch of a sound is determined by its wavelength; shorter wavelengths produce higher pitches.