Reflection and Refraction

Front

What travels in a straight line until something changes its path?

Back

Light

Front

What is the term for when light bends as it passes through different mediums?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is it called when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

Why does a straw appear to be bent in a glass of water?

Back

Because light is refracted.

Front

What happens to light when it strikes a mirror?

Back

It is reflected.

Front

What is the medium through which light travels?

Back

Air, water, glass, etc.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

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

Front

What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

Back

Angle of incidence.

Front

What do we call the angle at which light reflects off a surface?

Back

Angle of reflection.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.