5.6C Light

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface.

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What happens to light when it reflects off a surface?

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Light changes direction but stays in the same medium.

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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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How does light travel through air?

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Light travels in straight lines through air.

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What is a hand lens used for?

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A hand lens is used to make small objects appear larger by bending light.

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What does it mean for light to be transmitted?

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Transmitted light passes through an object without being absorbed or reflected.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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

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What is the difference between reflection and absorption?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while absorption is when light is taken in by the surface.

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What is an example of light being reflected?

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Seeing your image in a mirror is an example of light reflection.

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What is an example of light being refracted?

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