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Caustic (optics)

physical science Maturity 7-9

Light makes bright shapes.

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Kaustik.jpg
These shapes happen when light hits water. They can look like wavy lines. You might see them in a glass. They look very pretty. Can you find bright light shapes?
Great Barracuda, corals, sea urchin and Caustic (optics) in Kona, Hawaii 2009.jpg
Great Barracuda, corals, sea urchin and Caustic (optics) in Kona, Hawaii 2009.jpg

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Great Barracuda, corals, sea urchin and...
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File:Computer_rendering_of_a_wine_glass_caustic.png
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