Light Waves

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What is the type of light wave that is visible to the human eye?

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Visible light is the type of light wave that we can see.

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Which type of light wave can cause sunburns?

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Ultraviolet (UV) light can cause sunburns and skin cancer.

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What type of light wave is produced in nuclear explosions?

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Gamma rays are produced in nuclear explosions and stars.

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Can light damage genetic material?

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Yes, light can cause damage to genetic material by transferring energy to it.

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What is the process called when light bounces off a surface?

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Reflection is the process when light bounces off a surface.

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What is the term for light being absorbed by a material?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material.

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What happens during the transmission of light?

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Transmission is when light passes through a material without being absorbed.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of light waves, including visible light, ultraviolet, and gamma rays.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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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.