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.

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What does it mean to absorb light?

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To absorb light means to take in light energy, preventing it from being reflected or transmitted.

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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 it to change direction.

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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 a transparent object?

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A transparent object is one that allows light to pass through it easily, making objects behind it visible.

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What is a translucent object?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects behind it appear blurry.

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What is an opaque object?

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An opaque object does not allow any light to pass through it, making it impossible to see through.

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How does a microscope work?

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A microscope works by using lenses to bend light, making small objects appear larger.

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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 happens when light hits a prism?

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When light hits a prism, it is refracted, causing the light to spread out into a spectrum of colors.