Light Energy

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What is the term for materials that do not let any light pass through them?

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Opaque

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What happens when light passes through a prism?

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It refracts.

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Why do dentists put lead aprons over patients' bodies when taking X-rays?

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To prevent harmful exposure to X-rays.

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What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through them without scattering?

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Transparent

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What is the primary reason for the sky appearing blue during the day?

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Scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere.

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What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but scatter it?

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Translucent

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What is reflection in terms of light energy?

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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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 role of a prism in light energy?

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To separate white light into its component colors.

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What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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