Light and Sound Energy

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What is the term for the light of the sun which is made up of many different colors of light added together?

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White light

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What are the seven colors of light that make up the visible spectrum?

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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

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What type of vibrations produce a low pitch sound?

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Slower vibrations

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Why do light rays refract in a glass of water?

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Light moves at different speeds through different materials.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound?

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High frequency sounds are high-pitched sounds.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in its speed.

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

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Sound travels faster in warmer temperatures because the molecules are moving more quickly.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction of light?

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

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).