Wave Interactions

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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, caused by a change in its speed.

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What causes a rainbow to form when white light passes through water droplets?

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The colors that make up white light refract at different angles.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What happens to light when it encounters a rough surface?

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It is absorbed and scattered, which reduces reflection.

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What is the relationship between light speed and refraction?

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Light refracts when it changes speed as it moves between different media.

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What is reflection?

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

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection involves bouncing back of light, while refraction involves bending of light.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy.

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How does the size of water droplets affect the formation of a rainbow?

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Different-sized water droplets refract light at different angles, contributing to the spectrum of colors.

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What is the effect of a smooth surface on light?

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A smooth surface reflects light more effectively, creating clear images.

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