PHYSCI - Optics

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Optics

The study of light. Studies the behavior and properties of light, including how it interacts with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect light, like lenses and prisms; essentially, it's the science of light itself.

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Absorption

The loss of light as it passes through a material.

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Reflection

The return of light by a material.

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Transmission

The passage of light through a material.

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Refraction

The bending of light as they pass between mediums.

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particles

Newton thought light was made of _______

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waves

Huygens thought light was made of ______