Light and Sound Energy
Investigating the properties of light and sound as forms of energy.
Key Questions
- Analyze how light travels and interacts with different materials.
- Compare the characteristics of sound waves in various mediums.
- Design an experiment to demonstrate the reflection or refraction of light.
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