Sound and Light Finale

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations. When an object vibrates, it causes the air around it to move, creating sound waves.

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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. It allows us to see the world around us.

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What does transparent mean?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through them without scattering. Examples include clear glass and water.

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What does translucent mean?

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Translucent materials allow some light to pass through but scatter it, making objects behind them appear blurry. Examples include frosted glass.

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What does opaque mean?

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Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through. Examples include wood and metal.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface. Mirrors are a common example of reflective surfaces.

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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, such as from air to water.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can separate white light into its different colors (spectrum) when light passes through it.

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What is the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound is the distance that sound waves travel in a certain amount of time. It varies depending on the medium (air, water, solid).

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What is the speed of light?

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The speed of light is the distance that light waves travel in a certain amount of time. It is much faster than the speed of sound.