Properties of Light

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What does it mean when we say light travels in straight lines?

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It means that light moves in a straight path unless it hits an object or medium that changes its direction.

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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, like from air to water.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow all light to pass through, translucent materials allow some light to pass through, and opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

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What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a mirror.

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How does light create shadows?

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Light creates shadows when it is blocked by an object, preventing it from reaching the surface behind the object.

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What is the property of light that allows us to see rainbows?

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The property of light that allows us to see rainbows is dispersion, which occurs when light is separated into different colors.

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What is an example of refraction?

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An example of refraction is when a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water.

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What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

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The term is reflection.

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What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface?

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When light hits a smooth surface, it reflects in a predictable manner, creating a clear image.

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