Reflect, refract, and absorb

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What does absorb mean?

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Soaking up light.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

When light bounces back after hitting a surface.

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What is refraction?

Back

When light bends as it passes through different materials.

Front

Give an example of absorption.

Back

A sponge soaking up water.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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It reflects back.

Front

What is an example of refraction?

Back

A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is bouncing back, while refraction is bending.

Front

What do we call the angle at which light hits a surface?

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The angle of incidence.

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What do we call the angle at which light reflects off a surface?

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The angle of reflection.

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What is a common example of reflection?

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Seeing your image in a mirror.