5th grade science light review

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What is a prism?

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A prism is an object that separates white light into bands of colored light.

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What happens when light passes through a prism?

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Light is refracted, which means it bends and separates into different colors.

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What does it mean if an object is transparent?

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A transparent object allows light to pass through it completely.

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What does it mean if an object is translucent?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through, but not all.

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What does it mean if an object is opaque?

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An opaque object does not allow any light to pass through.

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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.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light, while refraction is the bending of light.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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Clear glass is an example of a transparent object.