Study Jams - Light Absorption, Reflection & Refraction

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What is the angle of reflection equal to?

Back

The angle of incidence.

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What happens to light when you look into a mirror?

Back

It is being reflected.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it moves from one substance to another?

Back

Refraction.

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What occurs when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

Back

It is reflected.

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Why does a wooden boat not reflect light like the surface of water?

Back

Because the boat’s surface is rough and absorbs more light.

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Define light absorption.

Back

The process by which light is taken in by a material and converted to other forms of energy.

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What is the law of reflection?

Back

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

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

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

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What type of surface is most effective for reflecting light?

Back

A smooth and shiny surface.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted and dispersed into its component colors.

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