Light and Sound Review

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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. Example: wood.

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What is a way to communicate with light?

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A traffic light is a way to communicate with light.

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What does it mean when some light passes through an object?

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It means the object is not opaque; it can be transparent or translucent.

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What does vibrate mean?

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To vibrate means to move back and forth quickly.

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What is it called when light waves bounce off an object?

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It is called reflection.

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What is a transparent object?

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A transparent object allows light to pass through completely. Example: 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 all. Example: wax paper.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

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How do we hear sound?

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We hear sound when vibrations travel through the air and reach our ears.

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What is an example of a vibrating object?

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A guitar string when it is plucked.