Teks Flashcard 5.6C

Front

What happens when light hits an object that it cannot pass through?

Back

The light is reflected or absorbed.

Front

True or false: Water refracts light.

Back

True.

Front

List three objects that best reflect light.

Back

Foil, shining pan, mirror.

Front

Why does the bottom of a toy boat appear larger than the top when floating in water?

Back

Refraction.

Front

Which object reflects the most light: a sheet of metal, a piece of paper, or a glass window?

Back

A sheet of metal.

Front

Define reflection in the context of light.

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

How does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of reflection?

Back

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

Front

What type of surface is best for reflecting light?

Back

A smooth, shiny surface.

Front

Explain why a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water.

Back

The bending is due to refraction of light as it passes from air to water.