How Do Lasers Work?

Lasers make super focused light. Imagine all the colors in a rainbow being stuck together and shining in one direction, like a super-powerful flashlight. This happens because lasers use tiny particles called photons that all line up to travel together, making them really strong and precise.

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  1. A laser pointer can light up a room because its photons all go in the same direction.
  2. Lasers are used in printers to etch ink onto paper with extreme precision.
  3. Dentists use lasers to remove tiny parts of your tooth without much pain.

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