Light Energy

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What happens to light when it is refracted?

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Light bends when it passes through different mediums.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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When light bounces back after hitting a surface.

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What do we call an object that allows some light to pass through but not all?

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Translucent.

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What is the term for light that has changed direction as it passes through a medium?

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Refraction.

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What do we see when light is refracted in water droplets?

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A rainbow.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects?

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Transparent objects allow all light to pass through, while opaque objects do not allow any light to pass through.

Front

What is an example of a translucent material?

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Frosted glass.

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What occurs when light hits a mirror?

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The light is reflected.

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What is the process called when light is absorbed by an object?

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Absorption.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It is refracted and separated into different colors.