Light

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface. For example, when you look in a mirror, you see your reflection.

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like from air to water. This bending causes objects to appear distorted.

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What does it mean that light travels in straight lines?

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Light travels in straight lines until it hits an object or surface. This principle helps us understand how shadows are formed.

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What is the difference between Reflection and Refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

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What is an example of Reflection?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a calm lake or a shiny surface.

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What is an example of Refraction?

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An example of refraction is a straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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When light hits a mirror, it reflects back, allowing us to see our image.

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What happens to light when it enters water?

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When light enters water, it bends, which is known as refraction, making objects under the water appear closer or distorted.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that refracts light, separating it into different colors, like a rainbow.

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.