Light and How it Travels

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and allows us to see.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in straight lines unless it hits an object.

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What are common sources of light?

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Common sources of light include the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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What happens to light when it hits an object?

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Light can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted depending on the object's properties.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.

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Can light travel through all materials?

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No, light cannot travel through all materials; it cannot pass through opaque objects.

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object is one that does not allow light to pass through it.

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What is a transparent object?

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A transparent object is one that allows light to pass through it, like clear glass.

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What is a translucent object?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.