Light Waves

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.

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What happens to light when it hits a smooth and shiny surface?

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The light reflects at the same angle as it hit the surface.

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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 color reflects the least light?

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Black reflects the least light.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when an object takes in light, preventing it from being reflected.

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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 diffusion?

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Diffusion is the scattering of light in many directions when it hits a rough surface.

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What is the speed of light?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is a light wave?

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A light wave is a type of electromagnetic wave that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the relationship between light and energy?

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Light is a form of energy that can be converted into other forms of energy.