5.6C Light Test ACC

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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 is reflection of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.

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What is refraction of light?

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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 absorption of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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What does it mean for light to travel in straight lines?

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Light travels in straight lines unless it interacts with an object, such as reflecting or refracting.

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What is a laser?

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A laser is a device that produces a narrow, focused beam of light.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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Light can pass through transparent objects, often bending (refracting) as it does.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is created when an object blocks light from reaching a surface.

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What is the difference between a concave and a convex mirror?

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A concave mirror curves inward and can focus light, while a convex mirror curves outward and spreads light.

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What is the role of mirrors in reflecting light?

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Mirrors reflect light to change its direction, allowing us to see images.