Reflection and Refraction of Light

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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 happens to light when it strikes a rough surface?

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Light will be reflected in many different directions off of a rough surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What causes the lower part of an object to appear different in size when viewed through water?

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The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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

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What type of surface reflects light in a uniform direction?

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A smooth or mirrored surface reflects light in a uniform direction.

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What is an example of reflection in nature?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a calm lake.

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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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 happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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Light can be transmitted, refracted, or reflected when it hits a transparent object.

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What is the law of reflection?

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