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What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

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Frequency increases.

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Why does a black object get warm when light shines on it?

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Because it absorbs all types of visible light that reach it.

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Can light from the sun make special ink visible?

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Yes. The ink can take in energy from the light, causing it to become visible.

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Which type of light is most likely responsible for skin cancer?

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UV (Ultraviolet) light.

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How do we perceive an object as being the color white?

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All colors of visible light are reflected off an object and then to our eye.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

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When wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What type of light is used in tanning beds?

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UV (Ultraviolet) light.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye.