reflection and refraction

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off the smooth surface of an object.

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What happens to light when it strikes a smooth surface?

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The light is reflected.

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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 passes through a prism?

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It is refracted.

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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 is an example of reflection?

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Seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is an example of refraction?

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A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

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What type of surface causes reflection?

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A smooth surface.

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What type of surface causes scattering of light?

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A rough surface.

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What is the law of reflection?

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The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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