Light

Front

What happens to light when it hits a curved mirror?

Back

Light is reflected off the mirror.

Front

What causes the lines in an image to appear distorted when light passes through water?

Back

Light is refracted.

Front

What happens to white light when it travels through a prism?

Back

White light bends and separates into many colors.

Front

Why can a child see his reflection in a shiny, opaque balloon?

Back

Light bounces off the balloon.

Front

Why does a cooler appear closer to the surface of the water than it actually is?

Back

Light is refracted.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is refraction in terms of light?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of a prism in light behavior?

Back

A prism refracts light, separating it into its component colors.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is bouncing off a surface, while refraction is bending as it passes through a medium.

Front

What type of surface is best for reflecting light?

Back

A smooth, shiny surface.