Light Energy

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. It is responsible for the illumination of our surroundings.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends or refracts when it passes through water, changing 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, such as from air to water.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror or water.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent optical element that refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

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What is the role of the objective lens in a telescope?

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The objective lens in a telescope refracts light to help scientists observe distant objects, like the moon.

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What is scattering of light?

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Scattering of light occurs when light rays are forced to deviate from a straight path due to irregularities in the medium.

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How does light behave when it hits a wall?

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When light hits a wall, it is reflected back, and no light passes through.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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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, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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