Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off.

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What does it mean to reflect?

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To reflect means to bounce off.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one medium to another.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in a straight path.

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What happens to light rays when they travel from water to air?

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The light rays are refracted.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that refracts light.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different mediums.

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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 a straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

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What are transparent materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through them without scattering.