Wave Behaviors

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of waves when they hit a surface.

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What is absorption?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material.

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What is transmission?

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Transmission is the passing of waves through a medium without being absorbed.

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Why do dark colors absorb more heat?

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Dark colors absorb more light waves, converting them into thermal energy.

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What happens to light waves when they hit a mirror?

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Light waves strike the mirror and bounce off, creating a reflection.

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What is the relationship between wave speed and medium?

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The speed of a wave changes depending on the medium it travels through.

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How does light behave when it passes through water?

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Light bends as it passes through water, causing objects to appear distorted.

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What is the principle behind a rainbow?

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A rainbow is formed by the refraction, dispersion, and reflection of light in water droplets.