Reflection and Refraction FLASH CARDS

Front

What is the main difference between reflection and refraction as shown in the diagram?

Back

Reflection involves bouncing of light, refraction involves bending of light.

Front

A concave mirror focuses light rays to a point and produces an ______, magnified image if the mirror is close to the object.

Back

upright

Front

If the concave mirror is far from the object, the image is ______ and smaller than the object.

Back

inverted

Front

A convex mirror spreads light rays and produces only ______, smaller images.

Back

upright

Front

Which type of mirror always creates a virtual image that is upright and the same size as the object?

Back

Plane Mirror

Front

A convex mirror is used in car side mirrors for a wider view.

Back

True

Front

Radiant energy travels in ______ lines until it strikes an object where it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.

Back

straight

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way that radiant energy can interact with an object?

• Reflected
• Absorbed
• Transmitted
• Dissolved

Back

Dissolved

Front

A concave lens is thicker at the ______ and thinner in the ______.

Back

edges; middle

Front

A convex lens is thicker in the ______ and thinner at the ______.

Back

middle; edges