Light Energy

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes through different materials.

Front

Why do objects look different under water?

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Because the light rays bend.

Front

What characteristic of light allows us to see mountains and trees on the surface of the water?

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Reflection.

Front

What color do we see when all light is absorbed?

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Black.

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What is reflection?

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The bouncing off of light rays in the opposite direction.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

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When light is taken in by an object and not reflected or transmitted.

Front

What happens to light when it travels from air into water?

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It bends, which is called refraction.

Front

What is the term for light traveling straight without bending?

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Transmission.

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What do we call the change in direction of light when it hits a surface?

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Reflection.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing off of light, while refraction is the bending of light.