Reflection and Refraction

Front

What happens to light in a prism?

Back

The light is refracted.

Front

What do lenses do to light?

Back

Lenses refract light.

Front

What is the light in the middle doing when it passes through water?

Back

The light is absorbed.

Front

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

Back

Because light bends when it passes through water.

Front

What is the bouncing of light off an object called?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What happens to light when it passes from air into water?

Back

It bends due to refraction.

Front

What is an example of reflection in everyday life?

Back

Seeing your image in a mirror.

Front

What is an example of refraction in everyday life?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.