Light - Reflection and Refraction

Front

What is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off?

Back

Reflection

Front

Which is a natural light source?

Back

Sun

Front

This property of light is called ___________

Back

Refraction

Front

The sun is ____________________

Back

a natural source of light

Front

What happens to light as it passes through a lens?

Back

It bends, which is called refraction.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through a medium.

Front

What do we call materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent materials.

Front

What do we call materials that partially allow light to pass through them?

Back

Translucent materials.

Front

What is an example of an artificial light source?

Back

Light bulb.

Front

What is dispersion in relation to light?

Back

Dispersion is the process of separating light into its different colors.