Light Behavior and Objects

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What is it called when light passes through an object without changing its path?

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Transmit

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What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

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Reflection

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What do we call an object that allows no light to pass through?

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Opaque

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What is the term for an object that allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly?

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Translucent

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What is the term for an object that allows all light to pass through?

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Transparent

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In what direction does light travel?

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In straight lines

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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It reflects.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

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Refraction

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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Clear glass

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What is an example of an opaque object?

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Wood