Reflection and Refraction

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What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What happens when light waves hit a bumpy surface?

Back

The light scatters in all directions.

Front

What do you see when you look at a smooth shiny surface, like a mirror?

Back

Your reflection bouncing off of the glass.

Front

What is an example of reflection?

Back

Seeing your image in a mirror.

Front

What is an example of refraction?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

Front

True or False: Refraction can cause an object to look bent or broken.

Back

True.

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

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

Front

What type of surface causes light to reflect clearly?

Back

A smooth surface.

Front

What type of surface causes light to scatter?

Back

A rough or bumpy surface.