Light Energy

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a type of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. It is responsible for making things visible.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another, causing it to change direction.

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What does it mean to absorb light?

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To absorb light means that an object takes in light energy and does not reflect it, often converting it to heat.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface instead of passing through it.

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Which colors absorb more light?

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Darker colors absorb more light and convert it into heat.

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Which colors reflect more light?

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Lighter colors reflect more light, which helps them stay cooler.

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What is a source of light energy?

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A campfire is a source of light energy because it produces light through combustion.

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What happens to light when it hits a prism?

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When light hits a prism, it is refracted, causing it to spread out into different colors.

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What is the relationship between light and shadows?

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Shadows are created when an object blocks light from reaching a surface.

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How does the position of the sun affect shadows?

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The position of the sun changes throughout the day, causing shadows to change in length and direction.