Visible Light

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What are translucent objects?

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Translucent objects scatter light as it passes through, allowing some light to pass but not enough to see clearly through them.

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What happens when light is absorbed?

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When light is absorbed, it remains in the object as energy, often converting to heat.

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What is diffusion of light?

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Diffusion occurs when light rays hit a bumpy surface and are scattered, creating a blurred image.

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Give an example of a translucent object.

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An example of a translucent object is wax paper.

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What determines the color of objects we see?

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The color of objects that we see is determined by the wavelength of light that is reflected from their surface.

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What are transparent objects?

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Transparent objects allow light to pass through without scattering, enabling clear visibility.

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What are opaque objects?

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Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through; they either absorb or reflect all the light.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging from red to violet.