Reflection/Refraction

Reflection/Refraction

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium (material) to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does light travel in?

Back

Light travels in a straight line until it encounters a different medium or surface.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light when it reflects off a surface?

Back

When light reflects, it bounces off the surface at the same angle it hit.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of reflection?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of refraction?

Back

An example of refraction is a straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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