Light Review

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a smooth, shiny 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, like from air to water.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces back, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

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What causes the moon to appear bright in the night sky?

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The moon reflects light from the sun, which is why it appears bright.

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What happens to light when it hits a rough surface?

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Light scatters in many directions instead of reflecting clearly.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can refract light and separate it into different colors.

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What is the term for light that passes through an object without being absorbed?

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Transparent light.

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What is the term for light that is taken in by an object?

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Absorbed light.

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What is the phenomenon called when light spreads out after passing through a narrow opening?

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Diffraction.

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What is the role of a mirror in terms of light?

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A mirror reflects light, allowing us to see our image.