Wave Behaviors

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What does it mean if a material is translucent?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What is reflection in terms of light behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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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, changing its speed.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of light waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What does it mean if a material is transparent?

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A transparent material allows most of the light to pass through, enabling clear visibility.

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What is the difference between absorption and reflection of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material, while reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

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Most of the light is absorbed, making the surface appear black.

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What is the significance of a leaf appearing green?

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A green leaf reflects green light and absorbs all other colors of light.

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What is the role of a prism in light behavior?

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A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors (spectrum).

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What is the term for light bending as it passes through water?

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Refraction.

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