Bill Nye: Light Optics Video Questions

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What allows us to see objects?

Back

We see objects because light is reflected off of them.

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Do convex lenses make things look smaller and farther away?

Back

False, convex lenses make things look larger and closer.

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What do eye glasses, microscopes, and telescopes have in common?

Back

They all refract light.

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How do convex and concave lenses curve?

Back

Convex lenses curve outward and concave lenses curve inward.

Front

What happens when light bounces straight off a surface?

Back

It is reflected.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through a medium.

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What type of lens is used to magnify objects?

Back

A convex lens is used to magnify objects.

Front

What is the role of a concave lens?

Back

A concave lens diverges light rays, making objects appear smaller.

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What is the definition of light transmission?

Back

Light transmission is the passage of light through a material.

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