Reflection and Refraction

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light when it moves from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.

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Why does a straw appear bent in a glass of water?

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The straw appears bent because of the refraction of light.

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What do we call a material that allows light to pass through?

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A material that allows light to pass through is called a medium.

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How does light travel in a vacuum?

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Light travels in a straight path in a vacuum.

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What happens to light when it enters water from air?

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Light bends when it enters water from air due to refraction.

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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 pencil appearing bent in a glass of water.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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

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What happens to light when it hits a shiny surface?

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When light hits a shiny surface, it reflects off that surface.