Light Reflection and Light Refraction

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What is light reflection?

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Light reflection is the bouncing back of light rays when they hit a surface, such as a mirror.

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What is light refraction?

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Light refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass from one medium to another, like from air to water.

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What causes a rainbow?

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A rainbow is caused by the refraction of light in water droplets, which separates the light into different colors.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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When light hits a mirror, it reflects off the surface, following the law of reflection.

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What is the law of reflection?

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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 does it mean when we say light travels in a straight line?

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It means that light moves in a straight path unless it encounters an object or medium that changes its direction.

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What is an example of light refraction?

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An example of light refraction is when a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material is one that allows light to pass through it, such as clear glass.

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What is an example of light reflection in everyday life?

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

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted and separated into its component colors.