What is refraction?
Light Energy 5.6C

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear shifted from their actual position.
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What does the objective lens of a telescope do?
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The objective lens of a telescope refracts light to make distant objects appear closer.
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How does light travel?
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Light travels in straight lines until it encounters a surface that reflects, refracts, or absorbs it.
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What is reflection?
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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror.
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What is transmission in terms of light?
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Transmission is the process of light passing through a transparent object without being absorbed.
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What happens when light hits a mirror?
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When light hits a mirror, it reflects off the surface at the same angle it arrived.
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What is a transparent object?
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A transparent object is one that allows light to pass through it, such as clear glass.
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