Light Science Grade 4th

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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 are natural sources of light?

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Natural sources of light include the Sun, stars, and fire.

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What are artificial sources of light?

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Artificial sources of light include light bulbs, candles, and flashlights.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, like 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 the angle of incidence?

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The angle of incidence is the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal (a line perpendicular to the surface).

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What is the angle of reflection?

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The angle of reflection is the angle between the reflected light ray and the normal.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that can bend and separate light into its different colors.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a source.

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