Reflection, Refraction, Absorption

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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 happens to light when it is reflected?

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When light is reflected, it changes direction but stays in the same medium.

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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.

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Why does a pencil look broken in water?

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The pencil looks broken because light is refracting as it moves from water to air.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected or refracted.

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What color does a yellow banana reflect?

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A yellow banana reflects yellow light and absorbs all other colors.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light.

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Can light be absorbed by transparent materials?

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Yes, some transparent materials can absorb certain wavelengths of light.

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What is an example of reflection?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is an example of refraction?

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An example of refraction is a straw appearing bent in a glass of water.