Light and Matter flashcard 6.1 lessons 1-3

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, changing its speed.

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What does REFLECT mean?

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To bounce off.

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What is a Phenomenon?

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An interesting situation that is observed that we may wonder how or why it occurred.

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What does TRANSMIT mean?

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To go/pass through.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the difference between Reflection and Refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through a medium.

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What is an example of Refraction?

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A straw appearing bent in a glass of water due to light bending.

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What is an example of Reflection?

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Seeing your image in a mirror.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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It can be transmitted, refracted, or reflected.

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What is a model in science?

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A representation of an object or system that helps explain how it works.