Y4 T5 2 Light Reflection and Refraction

Front

Reflection of light can be shown using a ray diagram.

Back

A ray diagram illustrates how light is directed onto a mirror's surface and then reflected from it.

Front

Refraction of light occurs when light travels through different mediums.

Back

Refraction is the change in direction of light when it passes through two different mediums.

Front

Rainbows are formed by the refraction of light.

Back

When sunlight shines on rain droplets, light is refracted, creating a rainbow.