Chapter 6

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing of light off a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one material to another.

Front

What is a prism used for in relation to light?

Back

To separate white light into a spectrum of colors.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Front

What are the primary colors of light?

Back

Red, green, and blue.

Front

What causes a rainbow to form?

Back

Refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets.

Front

What happens when light passes from air to water?

Back

Light slows down and bends towards the normal.

Front

What happens to light as it travels through different materials like air and water?

Back

Its speed changes, causing it to refract.