How light behaves 5.6C

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they travel from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

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What happens to light when it is refracted?

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When light is refracted, it changes direction and speed as it passes through different materials.

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What is reflection?

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

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What forms when light is blocked?

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A shadow forms behind the object that is blocking the light.

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What does it mean to reflect light?

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To reflect light means that the light bounces back from a surface instead of being absorbed.

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What is an example of refraction?

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

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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 as it passes through different materials.

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What is a lens?

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

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What is the role of a lens in vision?

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A lens helps to focus light onto the retina in the eye, allowing us to see clearly.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated into its component colors.

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