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Light and Heat

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show A mirror that curves outward, like a spoon; causes objects to look smaller  
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radiation (from the spectrum)   show
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show range of frequencies/wavelengths that an EM wave can have in order from lowest frequency to highest  
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violet   show
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red   show
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infrared   show
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show has slightly shorter wavelengths than violet light; this EM wave has frequencies too high therefore it can cause a sunburn  
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opaque   show
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translucent   show
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transparent   show
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show All 7 colors of light are absorbed and none reflect and bounce into our eyes.  
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white   show
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show When light transfers energy to matter or "takes in" the light energy.  
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show Light is sent in many directions as it passes through a medium. Ex: dust or small particles  
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reflection   show
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refraction   show
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show A mirror that is curved inward like a bowl; causes an object to look bigger or magnified  
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show Increase in the volume (or size) of an object because of an increase in temperature  
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show Decrease in the volume (or size) of an object because of a decrease in temperature  
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visible light   show
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radio waves   show
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show the second slowest EM wave; we use it to heat food and in cell phones  
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show an EM wave with a very high frequency; the waves can pass through tissue in your body but is absorbed by bone  
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gamma rays   show
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show a material that transfers energy well because it traps in air and stays hot. Ex: any kind of metal  
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insulator   show
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Conduction   show
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Convection   show
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show heat is transferred from one object to another through an EM wave (like sunlight, fire, x-rays, colors)  
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