Light 5.6C

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, such as from air to water.

Front

Give an example of refraction.

Back

An example of refraction is a pencil appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

Front

What happens to light when it travels through a prism?

Back

When light travels through a prism, it bends and separates into many colors.

Front

In which situation does light bend?

Back

Light bends when it moves from air into water.

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines.

Front

What causes a fish to appear closer to the surface when viewed from above water?

Back

The fish appears closer due to the refraction of light.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of reflection.

Back

An example of reflection is seeing your image in a shiny pan.

Front

What is a convex lens?

Back

A convex lens is a lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges and can converge light rays.

Front

What is a concave lens?

Back

A concave lens is a lens that is thinner in the middle than at the edges and can diverge light rays.