Light and Lenses

The bending of light as it passes through a different medium is called...

• relation

• reflection

• relocation

• refraction

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The speed of light will speed up when it passes from air into water.

• true

• false

The speed of light will slow down as it passes from water into glass.

• true

• false

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Which of the following has the highest index of refraction?

• air

• water

• glass

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Which of the following has the lowest index of refraction?

• air

• water

• glass

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Temperature has an effect on the speed of light.

• true

• false

Mirages are caused by...

• reflection

• retraction

• refraction

• deflection

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Light travels faster in...

• hot air

• solids

• liquids

• cold air

Light bends as it passes through denser mediums because it...

• slows down

• speeds up

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The point where the rays meet is known as....

• Fire
• the focal point
• refraction
• Plane of the lens

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