Reflection and Refraction

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What happens to light during reflection?

Back

Light bounces back instead of passing through.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is when light bends as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What causes a shadow?

Back

A shadow is created because light travels in a straight line and is blocked by an object.

Front

What is a manmade source of light?

Back

A manmade source of light is something like a flashlight.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is bouncing back of light, while refraction is bending of light.

Front

Can you name a natural source of light?

Back

The sun is a natural source of light.

Front

What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

Back

The angle of incidence.

Front

What do we call the angle at which light reflects off a surface?

Back

The angle of reflection.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects off the mirror.