Light

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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, causing the light to change direction.

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What is reflection?

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

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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Light can be refracted, transmitted, or reflected when it hits a transparent object.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when an object takes in light rays, preventing them from being reflected or transmitted.

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What is a medium in the context of light?

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A medium is a substance through which light travels, such as air, water, or glass.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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A glass window is an example of a transparent object.

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What is an example of an opaque object?

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A wooden table is an example of an opaque object.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.