Refraction of light

Front

White light is made up of _________________ colors.

Back

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Front

Light changes speed as it passes through various mediums. What are examples of mediums that light can pass through?

Back

air and water

Front

What can be observed about a spoon in a glass of water?

Back

The spoon looks bent.

Front

What are the colors of the rainbow?

Back

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

Front

Light bending as it passes from one medium to another medium.

Back

True

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What happens to light when it enters water from air?

Back

It slows down and bends.

Front

What is the effect of refraction on objects in water?

Back

Objects appear to be in a different position than they actually are.

Front

What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle between the incoming light ray and the normal line.

Front

What is the angle of refraction?

Back

The angle between the refracted light ray and the normal line.