Reflection and Refraction of light

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that we can see with our eyes.

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What happens when light passes through a prism?

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A prism separates white light into its different colors, demonstrating refraction.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface, like a mirror.

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What is an example of light being reflected?

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Light bouncing off a mirror is an example of reflection.

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What does the law of reflection state?

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The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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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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What is an example of refraction?

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

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What is the angle of incidence?

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The angle of incidence is the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal line at the surface.

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What is the angle of reflection?

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The angle of reflection is the angle between the reflected light ray and the normal line at the surface.

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What is a normal line in the context of reflection and refraction?

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A normal line is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence.

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