Light: Reflection, Refraction

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What can you use to see all the different colors in white light?

Back

A prism is used to see all the different colors in white light.

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Why does the straw appear to be bent?

Back

The straw appears bent because light is refracted.

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What do we call a material that light can travel through?

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A material that light can travel through is called a medium.

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What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

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When light hits a shiny or smooth surface, it is reflected.

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What is it called when light bends as it moves from one substance to another?

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This phenomenon is called refraction.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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.

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What is a common example of refraction?

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A common example of refraction is a straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

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What is the role of a prism in light?

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A prism separates white light into its component colors.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends or refracts when it passes through water.