Reflection/Refraction

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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 is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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What happens to light when it strikes a mirror?

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The light is reflected, allowing us to see our image in the mirror.

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Why does a pencil look broken when placed in a glass of water?

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The pencil looks broken because light bends when it passes from water to air, causing a visual distortion.

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What is the main reason objects appear different when viewed through water?

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Objects appear different because light rays are bent (refracted) as they travel through water.

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What is an example of refraction in nature?

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An example of refraction is a rainbow forming when light passes through raindrops.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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

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What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

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The angle of incidence.

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What do we call the angle at which light reflects off a surface?

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The angle of reflection.

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What happens to light rays when they pass through a lens?

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Light rays are refracted, which can focus or spread the light.

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