Reflection and Refraction

Front

What does it mean to refract?

Back

To bend light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

Reflection is when light...

Back

Bounces off a surface.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

In a straight path.

Front

Why does the straw appear to be bent?

Back

Because light is refracted.

Front

___________ travels in a straight line until something changes its path.

Back

Light.

Front

What is the definition of reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.

Front

What is an example of refraction?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

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