Exploring Light: Reflection and Refraction

Front

What happens to light when it strikes a smooth, shiny surface?

Back

It is reflected at the same angle.

Front

Give an example of refraction:

Back

Light bending as it passes through a glass of water.

Light bending as it passes through a prism.

Light bending as it passes through a lens (glasses, concave, convex, telescope, microscope...)

Front

What is the term used to describe the bending of light as it moves from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

Why do objects appear a certain color?

Back

Because they reflect certain colors of light and absorb others.

Front

Which of the following objects would most likely cause light to be reflected? A black t-shirt, A mirror, A piece of paper, A glass of water

Back

A mirror

Front

What happens to light when it is absorbed by an object?

Back

It is taken in and converted to heat.

Front

What happens when light traveling through different media (medium)?

Back

Light slows down when it enters a denser medium.

Front

What happens to light when it strikes an object?

Back

It can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.

Front

When light BOUNCES BACK, it is known as

Back

reflection

Front

What causes the pencil to look broken when placed in water?

Back

Refraction