Light, Color, Mirrors and Lenses

Front

What happens to light as it passes through a prism?

Back

It bends based on the color's wavelength.

Front

Do convex mirrors cause light to spread out?

Back

True

Front

What is an example of a translucent window?

Back

Window 2.

Front

Why does light not exit the same place it enters a glass block?

Back

Refraction.

Front

Which type of reflection is shown by a rough surface?

Back

Diffused reflection.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light.

Front

What type of lens is thicker in the middle than at the edges?

Back

Convex lens.

Front

What is the effect of a concave mirror on light?

Back

It converges light rays to a focal point.

Front

What is the primary reason for the dispersion of light in a prism?

Back

Different wavelengths of light bend at different angles.