Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface. For example, when you look in a mirror, you see your reflection.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like when light travels from air into water.

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What happens to light when it passes through glass?

Back

Light bends or refracts when it passes through glass.

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What is an opaque surface?

Back

An opaque surface is one that does not allow light to pass through, causing the light to be absorbed or reflected.

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What is a lens?

Back

A lens is a transparent object that refracts light to focus or spread it out.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

When light hits a mirror, it is reflected back.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by a material and does not pass through or reflect.

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Can wood refract light?

Back

No, wood is not transparent and does not refract light.

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What is an example of a material that refracts light?

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Glass is a common material that refracts light.