reflection and refraction

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a smooth surface.

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What is refraction?

Back

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?

Back

The light is reflected.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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The light is refracted.

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What is the term for light traveling in a straight line?

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Light travels in a straight line until it hits an object.

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What is an example of refraction?

Back

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

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What is an example of reflection?

Back

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

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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.

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What do we call the surface that reflects light?

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A reflective surface.

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What do we call the surface that refracts light?

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A refractive surface.