Reflection and Refraction of Light

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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Light bends when it passes through water.

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What is the effect of a hand lens on light?

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A hand lens refracts light, making objects appear larger.

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What do lenses do to light?

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Lenses refract light.

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What is the term for the bending of light?

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Refraction.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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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.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light is reflected off the surface of the mirror.

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What is absorption in the context of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and not reflected or refracted.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows light to pass through without significant scattering.

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What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

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A straw appearing bent in a glass of water is an example of refraction.