Exploring Matter, Light, and Electricity

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What are the three states of matter?

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solid, liquid, gas

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What is the property of light that allows us to see colors?

Back

Wavelength

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What is an electric circuit?

Back

An electric circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

Front

What materials are considered conductors?

Back

Metals such as copper, aluminum, gold, and silver are considered conductors.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows current to flow; an insulator does not.

Front

What happens to light when it reflects off a mirror?

Back

Light reflects off a mirror by bouncing back at the same angle it strikes the surface.

Front

What is refraction in terms of light?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

Name a simple machine and describe its function.

Back

Lever

Front

What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area produced by an object blocking light.

Front

What are the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases?

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Solids: definite shape and volume; Liquids: definite volume, takes shape of container; Gases: no definite shape or volume.