Light: Refraction, Reflection, and Absorption

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What are materials that let the most light pass through?

Back

Transparent materials allow the most light to pass through.

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What type of surfaces can we see images in?

Back

We can see images in smooth surfaces.

Front

What is a piece of clear material that bends light rays called?

Back

A lens is a piece of clear material that bends light rays.

Front

What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image appear larger?

Back

The light is refracted when passing through a hand lens.

Front

Is a convex lens thicker or thinner in the middle?

Back

A convex lens is thicker in the middle.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or transmitted.

Front

What type of lens is used to magnify objects?

Back

A convex lens is used to magnify objects.

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What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.