What is refraction?
5th Grade Light STAAR Review

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear shifted from their actual position.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do lenses refract light?
Back
Lenses refract light because they are made of transparent materials that change the speed of light as it passes through them.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main function of a microscope?
Back
The main function of a microscope is to magnify small objects so that they can be seen in greater detail.
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How does light travel?
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Light travels in straight lines until it encounters a medium or an obstacle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?
Back
When light hits a reflective surface, it bounces back, a process known as reflection.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?
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Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of the objective lens in a telescope?
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The objective lens in a telescope refracts light to gather and focus it, allowing distant objects to appear closer.
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