Understanding Light Review 4

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like air to water.

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What is a rainbow?

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A rainbow is a spectrum of colors that appears in the sky when sunlight is refracted through water droplets.

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What does it mean for light to be absorbed?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What is a flat mirror?

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A flat mirror is a smooth surface that reflects light to form an image.

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What happens to light when it enters water?

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Light bends (refracts) when it enters water, which can make objects appear broken or distorted.

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What is the role of water droplets in forming a rainbow?

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Water droplets refract and reflect sunlight, splitting it into different colors to form a rainbow.

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Can you see yourself in a flat mirror?

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Yes, you can see your reflection in a flat mirror because it reflects light directly back to you.