What is total internal reflection?
Grade 8 Physics Light Properties Review Flashcard

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Total internal reflection is the phenomenon that occurs when a light wave strikes the boundary of a medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing all the light to be reflected back into the medium instead of passing through.
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What is light transmission?
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Light transmission refers to the ability of light to pass through a medium without being absorbed or scattered.
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What is refraction of light?
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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in its speed.
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What are the types of reflection?
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The two main types of reflection are regular reflection (specular) and diffuse reflection.
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What causes dispersion of light?
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Dispersion of light is caused by refraction, which occurs when light passes through a medium and separates into its component colors.
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Define regular reflection.
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Regular reflection occurs when light rays strike a smooth surface and reflect at the same angle, producing a clear image.
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Define diffuse reflection.
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Diffuse reflection occurs when light rays strike a rough surface and reflect in many directions, resulting in a blurry image.
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