Reflection/Refraction

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing it to change direction.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What does Light travel in?

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Light travels in a straight line until it encounters a medium that changes its path.

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What happens to light rays when they pass through water?

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Light rays are bent when they pass through water, making objects appear distorted.

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Why does an object look different when viewed through water?

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An object looks different because the light rays are refracted, changing the way we perceive the object's position and size.

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What is the result of light reflecting off a surface?

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When light reflects off a surface, it bounces back into the original medium.

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What is an example of Refraction?

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An example of refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a raindrop, creating a rainbow.

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What is the difference between Refraction and Reflection?

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Refraction involves bending of light, while reflection involves bouncing of light.

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What happens to light rays when they enter a denser medium?

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When light rays enter a denser medium, they slow down and bend towards the normal line.

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What is the normal line in optics?

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The normal line is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence where light strikes.

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