Study Jams: Light Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It is reflected.

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What occurs when light strikes a shiny or smooth surface?

Back

It is reflected.

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What is the angle of reflection equal to?

Back

The angle of incidence.

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Why does light travel in a straight line?

Back

If there is nothing to interfere with light waves, they should travel in a straight line.

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What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle at which light hits a surface.

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What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

When light is taken in by an object and not reflected or refracted.

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What is a smooth surface?

Back

A surface that reflects light well, like a mirror.

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What is a rough surface?

Back

A surface that scatters light in many directions.