Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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What is Reflection?

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

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is Absorption?

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Absorption is the process by which light waves are taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy.

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What happens to light when it reflects off a mirror?

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The light bounces back at the same angle it hit the mirror, demonstrating reflection.

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What is the visible light spectrum?

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The visible light spectrum is the range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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How does light behave when it enters water?

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When light enters water, it bends due to refraction, making objects appear bent or distorted.

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What medium do sound waves travel fastest through?

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Sound waves travel fastest through solids because the particles are closer together.

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What is the order of colors in the visible light spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength?

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

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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An example of refraction is when a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water.

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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 media.

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