Amplify Light Waves Review

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What happens to special paper when exposed to sunlight?

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The paper can take in energy from the light, causing it to change color.

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Which type of light can cause glass to melt?

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Infrared light can cause the glass to melt.

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Can light cause quartz to become warm?

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Neither infrared light nor visible light can cause the quartz to become warm because the quartz does not take in energy from either type.

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Why do we see yellow in a yellow shirt?

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Yellow reflects light.

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Which type of light is more likely to damage a new material for satellites?

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Neither X-ray light nor gamma ray light is likely to damage the material because it does not take in energy from either type.

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What is the definition of light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is infrared light?

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Infrared light is a type of light that has a longer wavelength than visible light and can produce heat.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the effect of light on materials?

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Light can transfer energy to materials, causing changes such as heating or color change.

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What is the role of energy in light interactions?

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Energy from light can cause materials to change their physical properties.