Light - Reflection and Refraction

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What forms when the path of light is blocked?

Back

A shadow forms when the path of light is blocked.

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What is the bending of a wave disturbance as it passes from one medium into another called?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave disturbance as it passes from one medium into another.

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What is another name for light bending?

Back

Refraction is another name for light bending.

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What is the correct order of the colors of the rainbow?

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Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

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What does it mean to reflect?

Back

To reflect means to bounce off.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is total internal reflection?

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Total internal reflection occurs when a wave hits a boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect entirely back into the medium.

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What is the critical angle in optics?

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The critical angle is the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is a prism used for?

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A prism is used to refract light and separate it into its constituent colors.