Light 5.6C

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

Front

Give an example of refraction.

Back

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

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines.

Front

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

Back

Light bends and changes direction when it moves from air into water.

Front

What is the effect of a prism on light?

Back

A prism bends light and separates it into many colors.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What happens to light rays when they pass through water?

Back

Light rays are refracted, making objects appear different.

Front

Why does light not continue past a mirror?

Back

Light travels in a straight line and cannot move around the mirror.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

Front

What is an example of light being reflected?

Back

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