Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror.

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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, like from air to water.

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Give an example of reflection.

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a mirror.

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What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

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Light bends, which is called refraction.

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What is the term for the bouncing of light?

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The term for the bouncing of light is reflection.

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What is the term for the bending of light?

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The term for the bending of light is refraction.

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What is a manmade source of light?

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A flashlight is a manmade source of light.

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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 image formed by a mirror?

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The image formed by a mirror is called a reflection.

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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An example of refraction is a straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

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