Nature of Light

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What are photons?

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Photons are particles of light that carry energy and are emitted when electrons in atoms absorb energy and become excited.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of light waves around obstacles or through openings, resulting in the spreading of light.

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What color is created by mixing 100% Red and 100% Green light?

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The combination of 100% Red and 100% Green light creates Yellow.

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What does Ray B represent in the context of light behavior?

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Ray B represents transmission, which is the passage of light through a medium.

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What happens to green light when it passes through a red color filter?

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Green light is perceived as black because the red filter does not allow green light frequencies to pass through.

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What is reflection in terms of light behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit 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 absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material, converting it to other forms of energy.

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What are the primary colors of light?

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The primary colors of light are Red, Green, and Blue.

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How does the brain perceive color?

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The brain perceives color based on the wavelengths of light that are reflected off objects and detected by the eyes.

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