Reflection or Refraction

Front

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

Back

Light bends (refracts) when it passes from air into water.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What tool can separate white light into the colors of the visible spectrum?

Back

Prism

Front

Why does a pencil look broken when placed in water?

Back

The pencil looks broken because light bends (refracts) when it passes through water.

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 mediums.

Front

What happens to light rays when they travel from water to air?

Back

The light rays are refracted.

Front

What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

Back

Seeing your image in a mirror.

Front

What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

Front

What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

Back

Angle of incidence.