Properties of LIGHT

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What does Transmitted mean?

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When something is passed from one place to another.

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What does Reflected mean?

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Energy waves bouncing off the surface of an object.

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What determines if light will be reflected, refracted, or absorbed by an object?

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What the object is made of.

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What is Absorption in terms of light?

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The process where light is taken in by an object.

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What is Refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the definition of Transparent?

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A material that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen distinctly.

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What is the role of Photovoltaic cells?

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They convert sunlight into electricity.

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What is the purpose of a cover for solar panels?

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To protect photovoltaic cells from moisture while allowing sunlight to pass through.

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What is the difference between Reflection and Refraction?

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Reflection is bouncing off a surface, while refraction is bending as light passes through different materials.

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What is a Laser?

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A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.

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