Reflection & Refraction

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What is a convex lens?

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A convex lens is a lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges and makes objects appear larger.

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Why does a pencil appear broken when placed in a cup of water?

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The pencil appears broken because light bends when it passes through water.

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What happens to light rays when they travel through water?

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Light rays are bent when they travel through water.

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What are the colors that make up white light?

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The colors that make up white light are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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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, such as from air to water.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is blocked or stopped by an object.

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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 is the principle of light traveling in a straight line?

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Light travels in a straight line until it encounters a medium that changes its speed, causing it to bend.

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What is an example of light refracting?

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An example of light refracting is when a straw in a glass of water looks bent.

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