Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a 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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How does light travel?

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Light travels in a straight path.

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What is a transparent object?

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A transparent object allows most light to pass through, making it possible to see through it.

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What is a translucent object?

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A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What happens when light hits a mirror?

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When light hits a mirror, it reflects back, demonstrating the principle of reflection.

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What is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off?

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The term is reflection.

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What is a concave lens?

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A concave lens is a lens that is thinner in the center than at the edges and diverges light rays.

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What is a convex lens?

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A convex lens is thicker in the center than at the edges and converges light rays.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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

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