Light Behavior

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What happens to light when it passes through a lens?

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It is refracted.

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What is an opaque material?

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A material that allows no light to pass through.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is the best description of a transparent material?

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A material that allows all light to pass through.

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What is a translucent material?

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A material that allows some light to pass through.

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What occurs when light hits a mirror?

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It is reflected.

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What is the effect of light passing through a prism?

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It bends and separates into different colors.

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What is reflection?

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the difference between opaque and transparent materials?

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Opaque materials block all light; transparent materials allow all light to pass.

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

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