6.P.1.2 Light Waves

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, ultraviolet light, infrared light, radio waves, and more.

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen with the human eye?

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Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye.

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Why does a banana appear yellow?

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A banana looks yellow because it reflects yellow light.

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What happens to white light when it passes through a prism?

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White light is separated into its component colors, showing that it is a combination of all wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it. An example is tissue paper.

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Which type of wave has the longest wavelengths?

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Radio waves have the longest wavelengths and low energy.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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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, such as from air to water.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).