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Today, we are going to explore light.

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Can light be faster if we run after it?

Light helps us see things around us. It is everywhere and helps us tell colors and shapes apart.

Light moves very fast, about 300,000 kilometers per second. It's the fastest speed in the universe, even faster than a very speedy rabbit.

Even if we run very fast, we can't catch the light. Imagine trying to catch a sunbeam with your hand, it's impossible!

Light is very important for us. The sun's light helps us see and do activities during the day. It is also essential for plants, which need it to grow.

The Race of Light

Can light be faster if we run after it?

The Unexpected Race

As they leave the Time Station, Léo and Léa think about the strange clocks that went faster or slower. They had seen a gray cat and a white mouse running at different speeds, discovering that time can stretch or shrink depending on speed. With this lesson in mind, they board the Relativity‎ (1) Carriage, ready to explore new mysteries with their friend Albert Einstein, a funny scientist‎ (2) with wild hair. As soon as they sit down, they feel the train speed up and the landscapes zoom by. Albert Einstein, always so happy, smiles at them and tells them to hold on tight.

Léo, eyes sparkling with curiosity, then asks:
« Where are we going now? »

Léa, eyes shining, asks then:
« Are we going to see more amazing things? »

After hearing their questions, Albert Einstein bursts into laughter. He explains that this time, they will have a special race. A little later, a bright light appears in front of them. Albert Einstein asks them to run after it.

Léo, full of excitement, shouts:
« Let's run fast! »

Léa, while running, shouts:
« I am going faster than you! »

Léo and Léa run as fast as they can. They try to catch up with the light, but it always stays ahead of them. They run faster and faster, but the light never slows down. Albert Einstein watches them with an amused smile.

Albert Einstein, with a mysterious smile, leans towards them and says:
« Light is always faster. It's one of the most important ideas in relativity. The speed of light never changes. »

Léo and Léa, out of breath, finally stop. They are curious about this phenomenon. Albert Einstein gives them a magic prism‎ (3), another clue to understand light and move towards the Relativity Map. He asks them to observe it carefully and get ready for the next adventure.

The Magic Prism

After catching their breath, Léo and Léa look at the magic prism that Albert Einstein gave them. They hold it up to their eyes.

Léo, amazed, shouts:
« Wow, look at all these colors! »

Léa, amazed, says:
« It's wonderful! It looks like a rainbow. »

Albert Einstein, with a big smile, walks up to the children and begins to explain: « Light is made up‎ (4) of different colors. Each color travels at the same speed. »

Léo and Léa are amazed by this colorful show. They understand better why light is so special, because it is made of different colors that spread out‎ (5) when they pass through a prism.

Léo, amazed, shouts:
« This is incredible! »

Léa, eyes sparkling with curiosity, says:
« I want to know more! »

After exploring the mysteries of light with the magic prism, Léo and Léa are taken to the Hidden Energy‎ (6) Tunnel‎ (7). There, a curious cat shows them how a tiny drop can turn into a dazzling light, revealing the secrets of energy hidden in tiny things. Léo and Léa are eager to find out what this new adventure holds and to keep exploring the wonders of the universe with their friend Albert Einstein.

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