Mirrors and Lenses

Front

What happens to light as it passes through denser mediums?

Back

Light slows down.

Front

What type of lens has a focal point?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

Which type of lens bends light rays outward?

Back

Concave lens.

Front

What type of mirror has a focal point?

Back

Concave mirror.

Front

What is the point where light rays meet called?

Back

The focal point.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is a convex lens?

Back

A lens that is thicker in the middle and converges light rays.

Front

What is a concave lens?

Back

A lens that is thinner in the middle and diverges light rays.

Front

What is a plane mirror?

Back

A flat mirror that reflects light without bending it.

Front

How does a concave mirror reflect light?

Back

It reflects light inward to a focal point.