Light and Sound

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What is the volume of a sound?

Back

The volume of a sound is how loud or quiet the sound is.

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What happens when light hits an object that is black?

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Black absorbs all the light.

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Why do we see a blue shirt?

Back

We see a blue shirt because blue light is reflected and all the other colors are absorbed.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is when light slows down as it passes through water and causes it to change direction.

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What are transparent materials?

Back

Transparent materials are those that let all light pass through.

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What is pitch in sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

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What is frequency in sound?

Back

Frequency is the number of vibrations or waves that occur in a sound in one second.

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What is an example of a translucent material?

Back

Frosted glass is an example of a translucent material.

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What is an opaque material?

Back

An opaque material is one that does not let any light pass through.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.