Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass through a transparent medium, such as water or glass.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is Absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light waves are taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy, such as heat.

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Which color of light has the least amount of energy?

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Red has the least amount of energy among visible light colors.

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What is the order of colors in the visible light spectrum from largest wavelength to smallest?

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The order is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet.

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What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

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Light bends, or refracts, when it passes from air into water due to a change in speed.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in light?

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Longer wavelengths correspond to lower energy, while shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy.

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What is the fastest medium for sound waves to travel through?

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Sound waves travel fastest through solids.

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What is the visible light spectrum?

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The visible light spectrum is the range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye, typically from about 380 nm to 750 nm.

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What is a transparent medium?

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A transparent medium is a material that allows light to pass through with minimal scattering, such as clear glass or water.

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