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Light Energy

Objects either emit or reflect light

Some objects emit their own light and some reflect light from other sources

The classification of light energy and sound energy depends on their properties

Light travels in a straight path from its source and does not need matter to be transmitted

Light can be absorbed, reflected or refracted when it hits another medium

How different objects and materials interact with light and sound energy, eg. prisms separate light into colors; voices echo off mountains; sound travels further in water than air

Technology

Advancements in light and sound technology help people to remain safe and can improve their quality of life

Devices that make use of properties of light and sound, eg. telescope, microscope, motion detector, street lights, microphone, hearing aid, telephones, light and sound pollution

People measure sound and light intensity

Ways people protect themselves from light and sound hazards, eg. sun protection, headphones and earplugs, reflective material on clothing, bicycle bell, vehicle back up signals, street lights, fire and lightning alarms

Sound Energy

The classification of light energy and sound energy depends on their properties

Sound travels in a straight path and needs matter to be transmitted

Sound can be absorbed or reflected and sound can be modified by loudness or pitch

How different objects and materials interact with light and sound energy, eg. prisms separate light into colors; voices echo off mountains; sound travels further in water than air