Properties of Light and Refraction

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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 does it mean for an object to be transparent?

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An object is transparent if all light can pass through it, allowing you to see clearly through it.

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What does it mean for an object to be translucent?

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An object is translucent if some light can pass through it, but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What does it mean for an object to be opaque?

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An object is opaque if no light can pass through it, meaning you cannot see through it.

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What is refraction?

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

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, like a mirror.

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What is absorption of light?

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Absorption is when an object takes in light and does not reflect or transmit it.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and can be separated into different colors.

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What color absorbs the most light?

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Black absorbs the most light because it does not reflect any light.

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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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