Properties of Light Day 3

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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 in terms of light?

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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 appear broken when placed in water?

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The pencil appears broken because light bends when it passes through water, causing a visual distortion.

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What happens to light when it passes through a hand lens?

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Light is refracted, which makes the image appear larger.

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What is an example of reflection?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is an example of refraction?

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An example of refraction is how a straw looks bent in a glass of 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 the role of a mirror in reflection?

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A mirror reflects light, allowing us to see our image.

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How does light behave when it hits a transparent object?

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Light can be refracted, transmitted, or absorbed when it hits a transparent object.

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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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