Light Energy

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What determines the color an object appears?

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Reflection determines the color an object appears by reflecting certain wavelengths of light.

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What do lenses in eyeglasses do to light waves?

Back

Lenses in eyeglasses refract light waves to help us see better.

Front

What happens when light passes through a prism?

Back

When light passes through a prism, it refracts, bending the light and separating it into different colors.

Front

Which type of lens makes objects appear smaller?

Back

A concave lens makes objects appear smaller.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in a straight line.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light energy?

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Absorption is when an object takes in light energy and does not reflect it.

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What is reflection in terms of light energy?

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Reflection is when light bounces off an object.

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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.

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What is a convex lens?

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A convex lens is a lens that is thicker in the middle and can make objects appear larger.

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What is a concave lens?

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A concave lens is a lens that is thinner in the middle and can make objects appear smaller.