Light and Sound Energy

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What is white light?

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White light is the light of the sun which is made up of many different colors of light added together.

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Why do light rays refract in a glass of water?

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Light rays refract in a glass of water because light moves at different speeds through different materials.

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What are the seven colors of light called?

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The seven colors of light are known as the light spectrum.

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True or False: Sounds can be produced when an object vibrates and causes air particles to move and create sound waves.

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True.

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Where does sound travel the slowest?

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Sound travels the slowest in air because its particles are far apart.

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What is the term for the range of colors produced when light is refracted?

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Light spectrum.

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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 separated into its component colors.

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What is the speed of sound in air compared to water?

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Sound travels slower in air than in water.

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What is a vibration?

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A vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement of an object.

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What is an example of a source of light?

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The sun is an example of a natural source of light.