Light - Reflection and Refraction

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What is the term for any wave that hits a surface and bounces off?

Back

Reflection

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What is created when light hits a solid/opaque barrier?

Back

A shadow

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What do we call an opaque object that takes in light?

Back

Absorption

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Which object is the best example of absorbing light?

Back

A black sweater in the sun.

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What type of source is a flashlight?

Back

An artificial source of light.

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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 happens to light when it passes through a transparent object?

Back

It transmits through the object.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it.

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What is an example of a natural source of light?

Back

The sun.

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What is the term for light bouncing off a mirror?

Back

Reflection.

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