Properties of Light Practice Questions.

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

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What happens to light when it passes through a hand lens?

Back

It is refracted, making the image appear larger.

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What is the process called when light is taken in by an object?

Back

Absorption

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What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it strikes a surface?

Back

Reflection

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Why does a pencil appear broken when placed in a cup of water?

Back

Because light bends when it passes through water.

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What is the effect called when light changes direction as it passes through a raindrop?

Back

Refraction

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What is the synonym for 'soak up' in the context of light?

Back

Absorb

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different media.

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What happens to light when it strikes a mirror?

Back

It is reflected.

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What is the index of refraction?

Back

A measure of how much light slows down and bends when entering a new medium.

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