Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light reflects off the surface of the mirror.

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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, like from air to water.

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Why does a pencil look broken when placed in water?

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The pencil appears broken because light bends when it passes through water.

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What does it mean when we say light travels in a straight line?

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It means that light moves in a straight path until it hits an object or medium that changes its direction.

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What is a hand lens?

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A hand lens is a simple magnifying glass that helps to enlarge the appearance of objects.

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How does a hand lens make an image appear larger?

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A hand lens refracts light, which makes the image of the object appear larger.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends, which can cause objects to appear distorted or broken.

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What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

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Seeing your image in a mirror or a calm body of water.