Refraction of light

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction of light is when light travels from one medium to another and bends.

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True or False: Light bends as it passes from one medium to another medium.

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True

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What are the colors of the rainbow?

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Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

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How many colors make up white light?

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7 colors.

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What are examples of mediums that light can pass through?

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Air and water.

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What happens to light when it passes through different mediums?

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Light changes speed.

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What is a medium in the context of light?

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A medium is a substance through which light travels, such as air, water, or glass.

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What is the effect of refraction on a straw in a glass of water?

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The straw appears to be bent or broken at the surface of the water due to refraction.

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What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

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Reflection.

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What is the difference between refraction and reflection?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different mediums, while reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface.