Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit 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, such as from air into water.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending and spreading of waves around obstacles and openings.

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is sonar?

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Sonar is a technique that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater.

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What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is the use of sound waves to determine the location of objects, commonly used by animals like bats.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light rays bounce off the mirror at the same angle they hit it.

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What is an example of refraction?

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

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What colors are reflected by a black object?

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A black object reflects none of the colors in the color spectrum.

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What colors are reflected by a white object?

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A white object reflects all of the colors in the color spectrum.