Light Waves Review

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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, causing objects to appear in different locations than they actually are.

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What color will be transmitted through cyan glass when illuminated by magenta light?

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Blue will be transmitted through cyan glass when illuminated by magenta light.

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Why does yellow glass have a higher temperature when light shines on it compared to clear glass?

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Yellow glass absorbs all colors except green and red, leading to a higher temperature.

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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 300,000 km/s.

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How does temperature affect sound travel on a cold day?

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Sound travels better on a cold day because the denser air allows sound waves to propagate more effectively.

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What is the principle of reflection in light waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface, allowing us to see images.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is the process by which materials take in light energy, converting it to heat.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of light waves around obstacles and openings, leading to interference patterns.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and dispersed into its constituent colors, creating a spectrum.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, translucent materials allow some light but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.